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The Cancer Caregiver Newsletter

Care for Yourself, Care for Them: Curated Resources and Self-Preservation Tools for Cancer Caregivers

Every week, The Cancer Caregiver newsletter delivers actionable insights that help cancer caregivers prioritize their well-being with practical self-preservation strategies like mindfulness, meditation, and breathing exercises—all grounded in real-world caregiving experiences and over a decade of expertise in yoga and meditation.

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This Anxiety Trap Is Draining You (Here’s How to Escape)

Self-Preservation Give Yourself Permission to Slow Down Scanxiety is more than just stress—it’s a mental and emotional overload that makes even small tasks feel like mountains. 🧗🏼♀️ When your brain is consumed with worry, it’s natural to struggle with decisions, focus, and energy. Instead of fighting this, accept it. Recognize that some things can wait. 🧺 The laundry will still be there. 🍽 The dishes can pile up for a few days. Prioritize what truly needs to be done, and let go of what...

about 2 months ago • 4 min read

Self-Preservation The Art of Micro-Moments: Finding Calm in 30 Seconds You don’t need hours of self-care to reset your mind. Sometimes, 30 seconds is enough. When anxiety takes hold, use micro-moments to shift your energy. 👀Close your eyes and take three deep breaths.🤲🏼Rub your hands together to create warmth and place them over your heart.🎶Listen to a familiar song that brings back a comforting memory.🕯Smell something calming—a candle, essential oil, or fresh herbs in your...

about 2 months ago • 4 min read
Caregiver Guilt

Self-Preservation Embracing Guilt-Free Caregiving As a cancer caregiver, it’s easy to feel like you need to be "on" all the time, always focusing on the needs of your loved one. But in the midst of constant care, it’s easy to forget that you need care too. Unfortunately, when you do take a moment for yourself, you may find yourself overwhelmed by guilt. It’s that nagging feeling that you’re being selfish, or that you should be doing more for your loved one. Here’s the reality: guilt is a...

2 months ago • 5 min read