I dont know why I got choked up reading this post. Ì am definitely going to check out your Facebook community. I feel that I can be a good cheerleader for others, and there are many times that I could use one myself!!! Im grateful to have found you all...

I am a caregiver. When I start feeling overwhelmed, I use a little stress-saving ritual on myself. I place my fingers at my temples and gently smooth behind my ears, down my neck, and across my shoulders to calm my fight-or-flight response. Then I rest my fingertips on my forehead, just above my eyebrows, and breathe for a minute until the tension softens and my mind clears. I finish by running my hand from the lower belly area straight up the center of my body to my lip—almost like zipping up an invisible shield—to help myself feel protected, grounded, and ready to face whatever comes next. Then, I put on some good music, think a happy thought, and I smile. This always works. Although, at around 6 in the evening, I will need a serious reboot!!!