A Resource Website for Cancer Caregivers & Supporters in Maui County
Self-care is any self-initiated activity that we do to care for ourselves mentally, physically, spiritually and emotionally. It can be done individually or in social groups, though there is no one way to "do" self-care. It is whatever contributes to your well-being and happiness.
WHAT IS SELF-CARE?
Types of Self-Care
Read more about types of self-care and mental health - from Mighty blog post by Shelby Franklin
EMOTIONAL
EMOTIONAL
Find supportive environments to share feelings & emotions on your caregiver journey
Take time to...
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Read caregiver stories
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Share your caregiver story online
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Join an online chat
SOCIAL
SOCIAL
Connect with others to balance caregiving with self-care
IDEAS
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Join a MeetUp
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Get pampered with a friend
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Join an online chat
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Have a meal with friends
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Paddle with caregivers and survivors
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Enroll in a craft workshop
PHYSICAL
PHYSICAL
Activities you can do to enhance your overall physical well-being
Take time to...
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do your favorite activity
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go for a walk or hike
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take a dance or barre class
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get a massage
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go to a movie
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take a nap
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go for a swim
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take a boxing class
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go to the gym
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go surfing
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take a yoga class
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go fishing
SPIRITUAL
SPIRITUAL
Recharge and get in touch with your inner spirit, soul & creator
IDEAS
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Find and attend a religious organization in your area
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Take a mediation class
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Learn about Celebrate Recovery online
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Watch the clouds as you rest on the beach
ARE YOU A FRIEND & SUPPORTER OF A CAREGIVER?
Want to support a caregiver in your community but are not sure how?
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Giving your time to support a family caregiver or local cancer organizations helps exponentially. ​
Short on time but able to give a monetary gift?
Hit the Donate button to support local, state or national agencies that support family caregivers of cancer patients.
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