Saying no can create room for us to focus on our mental and emotional health and create space for our self-care strategies. Saying no isn’t always easy and takes practice (and being kind to ourselves), but there are ways to make the process a bit easier.
Here are some further resources to help you on your caregiving journey as it relates to setting boundaries:
VIDEOS
Where to Draw the Line – Boundary Setting for Caregivers (FCBC Webinar)
Engaging Choice in the Caregiving Relationship (FCBC Facebook Live)
Emotional Boundaries (FCBC Facebook Live)
Caregivers Must Be Selfish to Survive (TED Talk)
ARTICLES
The Power of Saying No (Psychology Today online article)
The Art of Saying No – Lessons from a Caregiver (Tiny Buddha online article)
How to Set Boundaries as a Caregiver (FCBC article)
Energy Zappers Be Gone! (Inspired 55+ Lifestyle Magazine/FCBC article)