Caregiver Self-Care Checklist

You can't pour from an empty cup. This checklist is a gentle reminder that you matter too.

You don't have to check every box. Even one small act of self-care today is enough. Start there.

Your self-care progress

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Daily check-in

I slept at least 6 hours last nightI ate a real meal todayI drank enough water todayI took my own medications (if applicable)I stepped outside or got fresh airI had at least 10 minutes of quiet timeI asked for help with at least one thing today

Physical wellbeing

I have a doctor I see regularly for my own healthI am up to date on my own medical appointmentsI am managing any chronic conditions I haveI have a plan for what happens if I get sickI am getting some form of movement or exercise most days

Emotional wellbeing

I have at least one person I can talk to honestlyI allow myself to feel grief, frustration, or fear without judgmentI am not isolating myself from friends and familyI recognize the signs of caregiver burnout in myselfI have a plan for what to do when I feel overwhelmed

Support & respite

I have identified at least one person who can cover for meI have taken at least one break this week (even a short one)I know about respite care options in my areaI have asked for help from family or friends recentlyI am connected to at least one caregiver support resource

Boundaries & sustainability

I have communicated my limits to family membersI am not making all caregiving decisions aloneI have thought about what I need to keep going long-termI give myself credit for what I am doingI remind myself that caregiving is hard — and I am doing it anyway

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