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BETTER LIFE FOR CARERS … care for yourself
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Let’s talk about • • • •
The importance of self-care The role of Mindfulness in self-care What is Mindfulness? Practical ideas for practicing Mindfulness in busy times
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A word of ancient wisdom … Don’t reject, Don’t accept, Consider! (put it to the test) © Lars Weber 2018. All Rights Reserved.
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What do you do to care for yourself?
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Balancing Life
Other?
Spiritual Physical & Health
Family
Caring for Loved Ones
Social & Networking & Work & Income Mental Education
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Balancing Life Other? Family
Spiritual Physical & Health Work & Income Mental & Education Social & Networking
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Caring for Loved Ones
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No time to balance life? • The bad news: – We have only 168 hours per week.
• The good news: – We DO have 168 hours per week! How are you spending your 168 hours? © Lars Weber 2018. All Rights Reserved.
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No time for myself?
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Focus of Attention Scattered Captured Past Anger Regret Grief Resent Unforgiving
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Open Focused
Present Love Beauty Contentment Creativity www.betterlifeforcarers.com.au e: betterlifeforcarers@gmail.com
Scattered Captured Future Fear Anxiety Hopelessness Worry Desire
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Being Mindful Being right
HERE, right NOW
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5 Levels of Awareness Higher level of consciousness Fully awake Waking Sleep Dreaming Deep sleep (un-conscious) Š Lars Weber 2018. All Rights Reserved.
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Observe your body to be present • • • • • •
Breathing Sound Taste Skin sensations Body movements and tensions Body weight distribution
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Acknowledge and let go of … • Your negative thoughts and feelings.
Recognise and grow …
• Your positive, beneficial thoughts, perceptions and feeling.
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Creating Moments of Mindfulness • • • • • • • • •
Getting out of or into bed Breakfast without your mobile phone Waiting at the red traffic light Having a shower Brushing teeth Cleaning the dishes/kitchen Sitting on the train or bus Walking to the shops Waiting for the kettle to boil
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Look for the positive!
Acknowledge and cherish the little positive experiences! Š Lars Weber 2018. All Rights Reserved.
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So what? • Recognise the power of mindfulness • Decide at what situation or time every day you can be mindful for 30 to 60 seconds • As you learn to appreciate the experience, gradually increase your time of mindfulness
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A word of ancient wisdom … Don’t reject, Don’t accept, Consider! (put it to the test) © Lars Weber 2018. All Rights Reserved.
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… make the Change! By ……….…. I will …………………………………………………………………………………….…, so that ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. …. Action steps: ☐ Identify 1 or 2 times/events a day for at least 30 seconds of mindfulness ☐ 1st day ☐ 2nd day ☐ 3rd day ☐ 4th day ☐ 5th day ☐ 6th day ☐ 7th day ☐ 8th day ☐ 9th day ☐ 10th day ☐ 11th day ☐ 12th day ☐ 13th day ☐ 14th day ☐ Review Benefit ☐ Set new target
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BETTER LIFE FOR CARERS … make the change! © Lars Weber 2018. All Rights Reserved.
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