Wednesday is the perfect moment to pause, reflect and recharge. For anyone on artificial nutrition, and for the carers supporting them, it is a chance to put yourself first for a little while.
1. Recharge with mindfulness
Deep breathing, writing down your thoughts, or simply sitting quietly can lower stress and clear your head.
2. Move gently
Gentle stretches or a short walk, if you are able, remind us of the strength still in our bodies.
3. Celebrate small wins
Did you reach a new milestone in your routine, learn something new, or share a laugh with someone? Celebrate it. Small victories build resilience.
4. Build your circle
Sharing experiences with loved ones or a supportive community brings encouragement and fresh ways of seeing things. Carers need this too.
5. Refresh your goals
Take a moment to look at what is ahead, whether that is your wellbeing, your routine or something you want to do just for you.
A moment to pause
On this midweek day, we pause to reflect,
To honour the courage, the strength we protect.
For those who journey with tubes by their side,
And the caregivers whose love is a guide.
Breathe in the calm, let the tension fade,
In small, gentle acts, resilience is made.
A stretch, a smile, a thought held dear,
These moments of peace bring us near.