I have been looking for a standard First Aid Kit for our home, something that would bring all of our basic supplies together in one location, so I don’t have to go looking for the ointment and the bandages and the whatever whenever things happen. This brought another thought to me; wouldn’t it be nice to have my own personal CarePartner’s First Aid Kit for when I need a quick fix?

What would I put in my kit; what items would make a difficult day go better? I think it would need to include a couple of different types of tea in my favorite mug, something relaxing and something with just a hint of spice to help calm my mind. There would be something deliciously chocolate to snack on and then something salty to offset the sweet. Perhaps some dried fruit and nuts would round out the treats. I would include a book of poetry or short stories, something I could pick up and read for 15 minutes then walk away from satisfied. Finally, I would wrap it all in a basket with a nice fleece throw and put it away for those special times.

When life becomes overly challenging, as we all know it can, I could pull out my kit, cue up some nice calming music on my phone (making sure the ringer is silenced), and find my quiet place. I know from past experience that just 10 to 15 minutes of calming activities reinvigorates me when things get crazy. I think I’ll put my kit together today, you never know when I might feel some crazy coming on.