Self-Care Recharge Ideas
For busy family caregivers
An easy guide to help you recharge - even when you only have 5 minutes
When you're caring for a loved one, your needs often fall to the bottom of the list.
Not because they don’t matter -but because you’re exhausted, overwhelmed, and there’s simply no mental space left to think about yourself.
This free guide gives you a simple, practical list of self-care ideas organized by the time you actually have:
5 minutes. 15 minutes. 30 minutes. Or an hour or more.
No thinking required. Just choose and recharge.
Designed specifically for busy family caregivers.
How it helps you:
This guide helps you move from survival mode to small moments of renewal.
Instead of feeling:
• Constantly depleted
• Guilty taking time for yourself
• Unsure how to begin caring for yourself
You’ll begin to feel:
• Mentally clearer
• More calm and grounded
• Able to recharge in small, realistic ways
These small moments create meaningful shifts over time.
Your guide includes self-care ideas organized into:
⏱️ 5 Free Minutes
Quick, gentle resets you can do between tasks
🌿 15 Free Minutes
Ideas that help your nervous system slow down and reset
🔋 30 Free Minutes
Activities that restore emotional and physical energy
🌅 60 Minutes or More
Deeper ways to reconnect with yourself and refill your cup
🖨️ Print it. Keep it nearby. Use it whenever you need support.
TESTIMONIALS
What people say about it
"We always encourage self-care, yet too often leave it vague and do not suggest specifics. Susan’s timed list makes it easy and fun to schedule vital “me-time” into a packed day. Recharging ourselves re-energizes us to care for others. It’s a win-win!”
-Deanne Poulos, Caregiver Services Manager at Duet: Partners in Health & Aging
"Excellent content. I printed out a copy for myself and to share if I find someone in need of self-care.”
-D.W.
Created by someone who understands caregiving firsthand
Hi, I’m Susan Stern.
I’m a board-certified life coach, former healthcare professional, and cared for my mom who had Alzheimer's disease.
I know what it’s like to give everything you have -and still wonder how to keep going.
I created this guide to give caregivers a simple, compassionate resource I wish I had during my own caregiving journey.
You deserve support, too.
Give yourself permission to recharge, even in small moments.
Sign up for your free Self-Care Recharge Ideas today.
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