Self Care for the Caregiver

I know I have discussed this topic a lot, but it is imperative that you caregivers out there pay attention.  Whatever that thing is that relaxes you and helps you to unwind, I strongly encourage you to do it.  As a single mom of 2 disabled kids, a professional caregiver, a full time student, budding blogger, and now getting my feet wet in marketing as well, finding time to take care of myself sometimes seems like a hysterically laughable idea.  However, I have found that when I am in my car alone, driving hither and yon, if I crank my tunes up, roll down my windows, and bust a move, I arrive feeling a lot more relaxed and also able to tolerate the many demands on my time and attention.  Sure, the rest of you may be annoyed with me when you are sitting next to me in traffic or if I am rolling through your neighborhood, but just keep in mind this obnoxious behavior is essential to my sanity.  :)  One of the coping mechanisms I DO NOT recommend has been my other tendency, which is to stress eat.  Maybe now that a few of you are reading this, you can post some of your own suggestions.