I have a special place in my heart for caregivers. Along with a concern for the stress they deal with. One source of caregiver stress is expecting yourself to be perfect.

 It’s only human nature to have high expectations for how we want life to look like day to day and what we want to accomplish. In a word: perfection. But life has a way of getting in the way of our intentions. Nobody knows that better than someone who is living with a chronic condition.

A question for you: Have you taken a look at your expectations lately? Starting with what you are expecting yourself to accomplish?

My clients often talk to me about how their lives aren’t measuring up to their expectations. They feel let down by others, not getting enough of what they need. They feel that they are letting others down by not being able to give enough. Or they feel they have let themselves down by not doing enough.

Here's a solution: the 80/20 rule

Also, my website of the month:

For more than 40 years, Family Caregiver Alliance has provided services to family caregivers of adults with physical and cognitive impairments, such as Parkinson’s, stroke, Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia. Our services include assessment, care planning, direct care skills, wellness programs, respite services, and legal/financial consultation vouchers. Ongoing support is available with FCA CareNav™, also now on a digital service platform. FCA is a longtime advocate for caregivers in the areas of policy, health and social system development, research, and public awareness, on the state, national and international levels.

Check out Family Caregiver Alliance