Affirmations for caregivers

I am doing my best and I am proud of myself
I will give myself the care and attention I need to thrive
I will stay positive and work on one problem at a time
I am not “just” a caregiver
I will find joy in the everyday day moments of life
I will not compare myself or my life with people on the internet or social media
I believe in myself and my abilities
I can do anything but not everything
I will do something for me today
I will focus on things that I can control
I am my parent’s best caregiver
I am in control of my thoughts, feelings, and choices
I am not alone in my struggles
This is tough but so am I
I can do small things with great love
The simple act of caring is heroic
I am not sure how but I will
I am stronger because of my struggles
I don’t have to be perfect to be amazing
I am courageous and graceful
I deserve time for myself and can attend to my own emotional, physical, and spiritual needs without guilt or apology.
I am strong and can overcome challenges that come my way.
I believe I can find relief and recovery is possible.
I continue to learn and take responsibility for my boundaries by noticing my limits and advocating for myself.
I am an essential part of the support that helps my loved one to get well.
I am grateful for the life I have.
I have the courage and capacity to overcome challenges that come my way.
I accept myself as I am.
I deserve to be joyful, happy, and successful.
I love and respect myself.
I am blessed and grateful for my life.
I am enough.
I am grateful to have the opportunity to serve my loved one in this special way.
I am human and will make mistakes. When I do, I expect to forgive myself generously.
I am in control of my feelings and my responses.
I have an army of people who love and care for me.
I am strong and capable of doing hard things.
I am worth taking care of.
I have control over my choices.
I am full of energy and passion.
I am hard working and I do not give up.
I am calm and full of God’s peace.
I am radically loved by Christ.
I am able to overcome challenges and respond positively to obstacles.
I am holding on to God’s truth and letting go of lies and excuses.
My body is healthy and my soul is peaceful.
I am uniquely gifted by God to make a Kingdom impact.
Everything that is happening now, God is using it for good in my life.
I will extend grace to myself and others.
I am a conqueror through Christ!
I will hold on to my passions, because they are the essence of who I am
I will give myself credit for staying strong despite being pushed to my limits
I will forgive myself when I occasionally blow it
I will look for the gifts that only this type of tragedy can afford
I will let the love flow, even when it is hard
I will expect that some people will find it difficult to visit my loved one. That’s okay—it doesn’t mean that they’ve stopped caring.
I will make meaning out of this disease
I will do one thing for myself this month
I will ask one person to do one thing for me this month
I will accept help from one person this month
I will give myself credit for what I have accomplished
I will accept the limits of what I can do
I will forgive myself in advance
I will accept that very minute is a chance to start over
I am not alone because I have my support group members Even though I feel the stress of caring for my loved one, I am thankful to have them in my life.
I know that I have done my best even if I fall short of what others expect of me Given the choices, I made the best decision at the time. My choices may be limited and beyond my control, yet I make the best decision I can.
There are no perfect solutions and no perfect families. If I had selected another course of action, I might now be having doubts about that as well. Things probably would have been worse if I had done nothing.
New problems are not related to what I did or didn’t do.
I know it’s easy to second guess or criticize from a distance. It is not possible to compare one person to another. Choices, options and lives are different.
I can only do my best. I can’t do it all.
I must consider “good-enough-for-now” solutions.
Family members have competing needs and loyalties. I choose to stay focused on my loved one.
Compromise is necessary for each to get some of what they need and want. We must continue to celebrate good times as a family and feel good about what we have been able to do for and with each other.
I am doing the best I can do. I should not fear what tomorrow holds, but take each day as a chance to learn something new and grow my confidence as a caregiver.
When I am frustrated, I will take a few deep breaths and remind myself that patience is a virtue I can and will embrace.
I need to take care of me to be here tomorrow. Is there something I am neglecting to do for my own health and well-being?
Worry is my worst enemy. I am in control of my thoughts and should focus on what I can control, and accept things I can’t change.
If it were me being cared for, I would want my caregiver to (fill in the blank).
The energy I bring to each day has power. It is up to me to make it positive and joyful.
I am thankful for this day and the chance to live, love and provide care to someone who needs me.
Do I need a helping hand today from a friend or family member? Don’t hesitate to call someone.
When it’s time to rest, rest! Sleep is an essential necessity I should never ignore.
I need to give myself credit for what I do every day. It takes a very strong person to do what I do and I should be proud of myself.
I care for others with patience, love and kindness.
I live with courage and grace.
I don’t have to do it all.
I let go of the things I cannot change.
I accept myself and others without judgment.
I make progress every day whether I see it or not.
I care for myself with dignity, love and respect.
I am not alone.
I am capable.
If nothing else, I am getting stronger every day.
I am not afraid to ask for help.
I am appreciated.
I am loved.