Today I'm sharing 25 tips about my husband's partial knee replacement and how we prepared in advance so the recovery would be less stressful.

There was so much to remember because, he had his surgery in the morning and came home in the early afternoon. It used to be that the patient would spend a night or two in the hospital, with doctors and nurses caring for them, but that’s no longer the case many times and family members become caretakers.

Taking care of my hubby was important, and equally important was to practice my own self-care and to continue eating healthy, exercising, journaling, and rest.

Many times caretakers give so much to others, they forget to care for themselves.

Without self-care, you can feel taken for granted, depleted, taken advantage of, or intruded upon. As a caregiver, setting clear limitations and boundaries is the first step in avoiding burnout and caring for yourself. It’s best to take care of yourself so there’s more energy to care for others.

If you’re not sure how to set boundaries, you can download the beyond boundaries blueprint, which is a step by step guide, that explains how to set and enforce boundaries. The blueprint includes a two page worksheet, and after completing the worksheet, you’ll gain clarity about how boundaries can lower stress levels, improve your life, and create healthier relationships!

You can find the blueprint at FocusYourTime.com/free.