🌱 What makes caregiving meaningful? 💗
Hi ,
We know that an easy life doesn't necessarily make for a good life. People who feel that their life has meaning tend to be more fulfilled overall, even if their life is incredibly challenging.
Different people are driven by different things. Here's a quick quiz you can take to see what sort of things might be the most meaningful to you. Many people find having a sense of purpose, close community ties, and helping others gives their life meaning. Of course, sometimes caregiving can pull us away from the things we found most meaningful.
Do you find your role giving care meaningful? What makes you feel that way? Has your life become more or less meaningful since you've started providing care?
Hit 'reply' and I'll share your responses on the site over the next few weeks. If you'd like your response to be anonymous, just let me know.
Until next week,
If you want to talk to other people who get it, take a look at our private Facebook groups and our forums. You can always post anonymously to the forums if you'd like.
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