10 COMMANDMENTS OF CAREGIVING

1. Find Compassion: Walk a mile in your caree’s shoes
2. Be Patient: It's is a positive side-effect of compassion
3. Stay Positive: The 80/20 rule works here, and sometimes in reverse
4. Pray. A Lot: To whatever power greater than you propelling you through this wild ride
5. Ditch the Drama: No one wants to hear about a self-sacrificing martyr, let alone be one
6. Give & Ye Shall Receive: Being of service isn’t selfish
7. Treat yourself: Even a half-hour away with a latte is a well-deserved reward
8. Rest Up: Manadatory for both caregiver and caree
9. Love Thyself: Daily affirmations remind us of our purpose, value and why we do this
10. Learn & Share: As you’ve been helped by other caregivers, so shall your wisdom help them

Be gentle. Give freely. Stay real. Because we're all doing the best we can with situations we've never been through before.