New Year, New You? ...



Posted 18/01/21





How many times have we heard the saying, New Year, New You! Actually this year if feels like, New Year, Same Old!


Many of us being affected by Covid 19 and the burden on our lives, those around us and our families. Covid 19 is causing stress, anxiety and fear. So actually New Year, Same Old seems to resonate well with that.


But what can we do to make ourselves feel better, feel safe and carry on. Well if I’m honest, I feel that every single one of you are already doing this. Look at the lives that you are helping. Look at the work that you are doing. It is easy to feel like we are stuck in mud and not moving forward, but you as a carer, as a wonderful person is doing just that. You may not feel like you are, but you, yes you, are bringing joy to each and every life that you touch, every day. If it wasn’t for you, doing the job that you do, someone would be lonely. Someone would feel sad, upset, hurt, and worst of all alone.


Whilst you are looking after those that you care for though. Who is looking after you?


Being someone’s carer only probably describes part of the work that you do. It is a demanding job both physically as well as mentally and of course emotionally. It is important that you look after yourself and that you are aware of when you are feeling low.



Below is a list of some of the strategies which might help if you are feeling like this:



Talk to someone;



It’s important that you talk to someone if you are feeling upset, alone or just low. Your counsellor at PCS is here if you just want a chat. It doesn’t have to be every week; it can be a one off. Sometimes it’s nice to share how we are feeling and as the saying goes, a problem shared is a problem halved.



Take time for you;



The caring responsibilities that you have may not stop at work and you may have the same at home with children, parents or others that you may care for. Taking some time out, in the bath, for a walk or even reading the social media is time for you. We all need that!



Get some sleep;



Sleep is the time that our bodies rejuvenate themselves and our body goes into that repair mode. It is a time that we all need. Have an early night. The average adult needs around 8 hours of sleep per night. If this is regularly not met, then it can affect your mood as well as cause anxiety.



Exercise;



It does not mean running a marathon every day or even doing high intensity training in your living room. Just getting out and having a walk is exercise and that will benefit your mood hugely.



Get outside;



Enjoy the fresh air. Even if we are still in lockdown tiers, make sure that you get some fresh air and vitamin D from the little light that we get at this time of the year. Being in the house all of the time can be intense especially at Christmas time with family and friends from your ‘bubbles’ being around you all of the time. A change of scenery may be good for everyone.



Eating healthily;



Whilst we will all be indulging in some Christmas good ness over the season, take care with your food and try to keep your diet as balanced as possible. This will help with your energy levels by regulating and maintaining them. This will also help with mood regulation.



All of the above are maybe something that you have tried and you are just not feeling right at the moment. It’s OK not to be OK. In the current times that we are living in at the moment with the added pressures of the National lockdown and fear of Covid. It is normal to not feel OK. If you are feeling this way then please speak to someone, the counsellor here at PCS is here to listen to you, as a CBT practitioner she can also give you some useful tips on how to start to feel good. Remember you are not alone, you are a strong carer who cares for others and is making a difference every day within their lives.




I want to personally say, thank you to you all!

Happy New Year to the same old, except the wonderful job that you are doing! Jaime :)



We want you to be assured that the counsellor here at PCS is there to listen to you in a confidential, safe and secure space. If you feel you are worried about the current climate, anxiety or you are worrying about the future, do not hesitate to contact Jaime on 07399809671 or jaime@personal-careservices.co.uk.


This is a confidential service and open to all Staff.


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