Recipe for
Multi-tasking
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Identify the many hats you wear
Prioritize tasks
Ask for help when needed
Set realistic goals
Recipe to
Medical
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a Specialty Resource
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Recipe for
Managing
Emotions
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past experiences have a role to
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in current relationships
d• play
Don't be afraid to admit your are tired
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Recipe to
Self-care
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• Don't be ashamed to ask for help
• Join a Support Group
• Seek respite care
• Don't feel guilty for "needing a
break"
Charlene Lane, PhD., LCSW-R
Assistant Professor
Social Work & Gerontology
Shippensburg University
1871 Old Main Drive,
Shippensburg, PA 17257
Office: 717.477.1773
E-mail: clane@ship.edu