Caring for an aging parent
When love and exhaustion arrive together.
5·10 minHand on heartEyes closed
Hear how it begins
0:12 of the voice, then a breath or two. Best with headphones.
Looking after a parent turns everything around. It’s love, and it’s exhausting, and sometimes it’s both in the same minute. Let’s take care of you for a few minutes.
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What happens
A hand on your chest, and the words you would give a friend.
Why it works
Treating yourself the way you would treat a friend lowers self criticism, and a hand on the chest has been shown to soften the body’s stress response much like a hug does.
