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Now that you have a written plan, you are ahead of the game
and have taken the necessary steps vital to a successful caregiving
journey. Now it is important you have
the motivation to execute your plan.
The following is a list of suggestions for motivational longevity:
- Be gentle with yourself: Maintain flexibility in your planning
and always remain gentle with yourself.
We can pray for direction, however we shouldn't beat ourselves if
things don't go exactly as planned.
Our lives are ever changing, so our plans should allow for
flexibility.
- Celebrate successes along the
way: On the
occasions when we are successful in reaching our goals, no matter how
incremental, we should take our time our to stop and celebrate them. Instead of focusing on unmet goals, we
should try to spend more our time and energy focusing on our successes.
- Never give up, but PERSIST
till you find a way to achieve your goals: If an action step is ineffective you
shouldn't waste time trying the same, old, tired approaches. Why continue a practice that is not
getting the results you desire?
Keep in mind there are many approaches to make it over any wall, you
should just keep trying till we find a way to conquer it.
- Maintain a positive attitude: Keeping a positive attitude will assist
in moving forward. When you are
thinking positive thoughts you have little choice but to feel positive.
- Just Do It: Your plan will not happen by
itself. In order to see changes
and meet the challenges that are associated with caregiving, you must take
the necessary steps to keep moving forward and use even the smallest
achievement as building blocks to continue successfully caring for
yourself and your loved one.
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