Caregiver stress can increase over time. By taking care of yourself, you're ensuring that you can take care of your loved one more effectively. You will be able to give better care if you are physically and psychologically healthy. There are several ways to safe-guard your health:  Take the time to get your regular doctor's check-ups.If you skip doctor’s appointments, any health condition you might have will probably be more complicated to treat when it is finally discovered.  Eat a balanced, healthy diet. Sometimes it can be difficult to take the time to prepare and eat healthy food when you are absorbed in providing care. But it is important to eat healthy so you have the strength to continue providing care. Adults should aim to eat 4-5 servings of fruits and vegetables per day, eat low-fat sources of proteins, such as lean meats, milk, fish, eggs, soy, beans, legumes, and nuts and eat complex, high fiber carbohydrates like whole-grain breads. Though pre-processed, pre-packaged foods are often quick and easy, over the long-term they are bad for your health because they are generally high in fats, salt, and sugar. Try to get at least 7 - 8 hours of sleep each night. Sleep deprivation will make you more vulnerable to the emotional and psychological stressors of being a care-giver. Care-givers often feel anxious and overwhelmed. Actively trying to manage your stress will help you cope.  Buffer yourself from the stresses of care-giving with a supportive social network. Take the time to maintain close relationships with friends and family. Let them help you, if they can.  Exercise regularly. Try to do at least 75-150 minutes of physical activity each week. When you exercise, your body releases endorphins which will lift your mood and help you relax.Many people walk, jog, swim, or join sports teams. Set aside time to relax. There are many different relaxation techniques such as yoga, meditation, deep breathing, and visualizing calming images. You can try different ones until you find one you like. This will enable you to get support and advice from people who understand what you are going through. To find a counselor or support group you can:  Ask your doctor or the injured person's doctor for recommendations. Search online under caregivers' organizations such as the Family Caregiver Alliance Look through the government section of your local phone book to see what resources are available in your area

Summary: Maintain your health. Develop good stress management skills. Join a support group or see a counselor.


When you need to convert an image file to another format, the easiest solution is often to use your operating system's default image editing software. In Windows, use "Paint" and on Mac use "Preview".  Note that JPG and JPEG are different names for the same file extension. Look for either in your software's dropdown. Many other programs will also work - open the image in the software you're most comfortable with or if unsure try double-clicking to see the default option on your computer. This should bring up a drop down menu of options for the image file. Your format change will happen simultaneously with you saving a new version of the file. This is helpful because it means you will retain the original file in case anything goes wrong and you'd like to backtrack. You'll need to select an option like "Save As" or "Export" (for Mac) to continue the process. In some software versions, you may need to first "Duplicate" the file (i.e. make a copy) then "Save" that duplicate as a new format. A window should pop up that allows you to adjust the file name as well as the file extension/format. Within the menu dropdown labeled either "Format" or "Save as Type" there should be around 12 options, including ".jpeg" (also known as ".jpg").  Change the name of the file or the location of the file if desired, for instance putting it onto your desktop for easy access. If the extension you want to convert to isn't in the dropdown, try a different image editing software (e.g. Photoshop) or else move on to trying a different method. Once you are done determining the file's name, extension, and location on your computer, click "Save". This will effectively convert your file to the new extension while retaining a copy of the original. Software like "Preview" (and others) can also handle bulk file conversions - simply highlight the files you want converted and right click to see your options.

Summary: Open the image file. Select "File" in your top menu. Save or Export the image file. Rename and reformat your file. Save the file.


Do what it takes for following Christ, and to maintain your reverence for God. Know that He is mighty, is the creator of the Universe and deserves glory, praise and honor.  Your prayer life should acknowledge the  Lord in His rightful place in your life. Overcome attitudes like unnecessarily emotional begging and pleading to God 'at bedtime' because - for example, this might cause upset sleep and bad thoughts can lead to bad dreams; be a peacemaker in your own mind. How? Believe that God already knows and wants for you what you need and rightly desire (not coveting or envying). Then give thanks in advance, expecting good results (that's trusting). There is, of course, a time and a place for that pained, pleading and begging. "Work out your salvation with fear and trembling", anytime you like, but bedtime is not always the best time. Though, happiness is not the goal rather ask for joy in whatever you experience for trying to stop anxious thoughts or bad dreams, ask the  Lord to show you the root cause of these and take them to Him in meaningful prayers (personalized), believing. Colossians 4:2, "Continue in prayer, and watch [for results] in the same with thanksgiving." Everyday thanksgiving can bring peace into your life. Increase (or start) thanking, and praising, and lifting up (be a booster of) God and Jesus for any good things (called blessings) in your life. God and Jesus have promised to bless one who blesses others and who thanks God for blessings. Be wise enough to pray for what you want and be sure that you have the wisdom to believe when you pray, and so you shall receive. Faith makes it possible. James 1:5-8 says, "If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraids not; and it shall be given him. But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavers is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed. For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord. A double minded man is unstable in all his ways."
Summary: Revere God. Pray thankfully and praise God and end your prayers positively. Focus more on the positive in your prayers. Believe in God and never doubt.