The definition of spirituality is a partnership or connection with one’s higher power that gives life meaning stability peace understanding and hope for some it…

Try: The definition of spirituality is a partnership or connection with one’s higher power that gives life meaning stability peace understanding and hope for some it could be a religious belief system for others it could be personal values that can be found within oneself or serenity in nature music art or social community even though spirituality is a less tangible way of reducing stress than the more obvious methods such as exercising eating healthy and maintaining social connections it never- the- less provides a very useful means of alleviating the stress for both the care recipient and the caregiver ask yourself the following questions to gain perspective on your own spirituality what inspires you and gives you hope what are some things that bring you joy what people make you feel connected what do you value most in your life what are some of your proudest moments and accomplishments what activities bring you the most peace the benefits of spirituality spirituality helps you distinguish between what is important and what is less important by providing a sense of meaning this allows the focus to be drawn to the more important aspects of care giving spirituality gives connection and purpose to life and reduces the feelings of loneliness spirituality helps you share the burdens of care with others and not feel responsible for doing it all spirituality shows you how using a support network builds relationships and forms connections spirituality enhances the quality of life both physically and mentally methods of practicing spirituality religious observance using meditation and relaxation techniques journaling as a form of self-expression and also to keeping track of progress and achievements reading uplifting inspirational or humorous stories connecting with others to share how spirituality helped in their specific circumstances nurturing relationships with friends and family sharing your positive experiences with others focusing only on the good in others as well as yourself accepting others as they are without judging having a trusted friend who will listen objectively and share your joys as well as your sorrows information references adapted from mayoclinic com and www pbhcare org

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*This information is listed as a Fact Sheet and is not explicitly medically licensed

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