Gratitude reduces caregiver stress because it helps you notice that there are still positives in life, even in the middle of tough times.
Regularly practicing gratitude and noticing positive things helps lower stress, boost mood, protect from depression, improve sleep, boost the immune system and more.
Journaling is another powerful way to reduce caregiver stress. Getting thoughts and feelings down on paper and out of your head has been shown to improve health as well as help with problem-solving and decision-making.
Putting those two things together gives you the benefits of both in one simple activity!
