LBCognitive Creations & Coaching

05/16/2026

Caregivers do need real time off.
Real breaks. Real support.
But on the days you don’t get that…
here are a few small ways to help your body and mind reset, even just a little:
If you have 2–3 minutes
Step outside. No phone.
Slow your breathing—longer exhales than inhales.
If you have 5 minutes
Splash your face with cold water or hold something cold.
It can help calm that overwhelmed, overstimulated feeling.
If you have 10 minutes
Sit down and do nothing.
Not scrolling. Not cleaning. Just sit.
Your brain needs a pause.
If you have 15 minutes
Pick something from a “no thinking required” list:
• sit outside with a drink
• listen to one song you love
• take a slow shower
• close your eyes and rest
And if you can…
Spend a few minutes in prayer or read a short Bible verse.
Not perfectly. Not long.
Just a moment to breathe and not carry everything alone.
And one more thing—
not everything has to get done today.
Sometimes the reset is saying… this is enough for right now.

What’s one small way you can take a minute for yourself today?

05/06/2026

One thing I’ve learned from working with caregivers — and from teaching evidence-based caregiver programs — is that many caregivers don’t actually know what to do when they finally get a few quiet minutes.

Not because they’re doing anything wrong.
Their brain is just exhausted.

So they finally get 15 minutes alone… and spend the whole time scrolling, worrying, cleaning, or trying to figure out how to use the time.

That’s why I love the idea of creating a simple “Free Time List.”

A list of small things that help you feel calmer, lighter, rested, or more like yourself again.

Because when an unexpected moment opens up, you don’t have to waste energy deciding what might help.

You already have ideas ready.

Research continues to show that intentional moments of rest and respite can help reduce caregiver stress and emotional burnout — even small moments matter.

Your list might include:
• sitting outside with coffee
• listening to music
• taking a quiet shower
• reading for 10 minutes
• walking through Target alone
• stretching
• watching a comfort show
• calling someone safe
• doing absolutely nothing without guilt

Caregivers deserve rest too. 🤍

What would be on your “Free Time List”?

04/27/2026

I heard this today and it really encouraged me… so I wanted to share 🤍

I know this can feel hard depending on the season you’re in, but sometimes it’s just about taking things one small step at a time.

What does this mean to you right now?

04/17/2026

04/16/2026

Caregiving doesn’t always come with an end date.

For many, it stretches across years-sometimes decades. And when stress builds slowly over time, it can be easy to miss just how much you’re carrying.

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