Some days aren’t hard because of one big thing.
They’re hard because they never end.
Caregiving days stretch long past the clock. They start before my body is ready and end after my brain has tapped out. I’ve learned I don’t need the best tools. I need the ones that quietly help me survive the day without falling apart.
These are the things that help me get through long caregiving days. Not perfectly. Just… upright.
I don’t look for productivity hacks anymore.
I look for relief.
Small things that reduce friction when everything already feels heavy.
This is what works for me on the longest days.
“What helps me get through long caregiving days
Not the ‘best’ things
Just what works for me”
What I Actually Use
I keep these close because they reduce decision-making, discomfort, or overwhelm when I don’t have any extra capacity left.
👉 My Amazon list:
[What Helps Me Get Through Long Caregiving Days]
This list isn’t aspirational.
It’s practical.
Everything on it earns its place by being used.
Why I’m Sharing This Series
People don’t want “the best.”
They want what works for you.
They want honesty over optimization.
Real life over highlight reels.
And permission to choose ease without guilt.
If you’re in long days too, you’re not behind.
You’re surviving. And sometimes that’s the whole win. 🕯️
If this felt familiar, this series is for you.
I’ll be sharing what I keep by my bed, what I use when brain fog hits, and what I pack for long doctor days.
One honest post at a time.