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Stuck on a Problem? Adopt a Creative Mindset.

“The most creative people are motivated by the grandest of problems that are presented before them.” ~ Neil deGrasse Tyson

If you’re a caregiver, you’re also a problem solver. But have you ever thought about how much you tap into your creativity when you solve those problems?

Using our creative abilities for problem-solving is especially important for unpaid family caregivers (or professional caregivers). Our roles often involve navigating complex, unpredictable, and emotionally charged situations with limited resources, so it helps to develop a mindset to come up with creative solutions.

Creativity Lets You Be You

Creative expression is a great way to process emotions, vent energy, and have fun! It can increase your happiness, stimulate positive emotions, improve mental health, sharpen brain functions, reduce stress, and even make your immune system function better.

Take a Creativity Break … You Won’t Be Graded!

One of the best ways we have to express ourselves is by being creative. Our creative activities allow us to take time away from our challenges, to let our emotions rest, to spend mindful moments immersed in something that we enjoy, and to express what’s inside ourselves.

Creative Empowerment Towards Personal Growth - June 2021 Newsletter

What does empowerment mean to you?

There are SO many reasons that empowerment is in our tagline - Courage to Caregivers aspires to provide essential tools of resilience to our participants. We can't do it FOR you - yet we can inspire, coach and support you in your journey of personal growth as you pursue and achieve your goals.

Read our JUNE Newsletter here.

Boundaries Define a Healthier You

When we set healthy boundaries, we support our self-care and our self-esteem by pointing out what makes us feel uncomfortable or unsafe. And when we say “no,” we actually gain respect from others by standing up for ourselves.

Design Your Downtime - October 2020 Newsletter

October’s Newsletter is focused on Designing Your Downtime!

Read our October Newsletter here.

Self-CareKristi HornerOctober 29, 2020Monthly Newsletter, Self-Care, Creativity, Creative Expression

Be Courageous in How You Create

There are so many methods of creative expression: art, music, writing, dance, visual arts, drama, crafts, etc. What’s common about all of these is that they let you translate your feelings and emotions into a medium that you can share with others or keep private if you wish.

Outside InterestsKristi HornerOctober 22, 2020Creativity, Creative Expression, Art, Music, Journaling

What Gives You Micro-Joy?

If you’re looking for a new hobby or outside interest, start by thinking about what brings you joy. What are those things that bring a smile to your face and make your heart sing when you just think about them? What fills YOUR soul?

Outside InterestsKristi HornerOctober 8, 2020Joy, Micro-Joy, Hobbies, Creative Expression

Document Your Journey

As caregivers, our lives are so busy and consumed with meeting the needs of others that we seldom find time to look back and analyze what happened, why it happened, and what other options might have been available. We also tend to sweep aside our emotional reactions to difficult situations.

CreativeKristi HornerFebruary 20, 2020Self-Reflection, Journaling, Creativity, Creative Expression

Art: A Cry of Anguish or an Act of Love?

This week we’re exploring art and all of the benefits it can bring, whether we’re creating art or experiencing it. Feelings can be messy and sometimes irrational.

CreativeKristi HornerFebruary 13, 2020Art, Expression, Creativity, Creative Expression

What’s Your “Fight Song”?

Music can do many things. It can console your grief or loneliness, bring you peace and calmness, help you express your feelings when words aren’t enough, and encourage you to get your body moving. It also can do wonders for your self-care.

CreativeKristi HornerFebruary 6, 2020Music, Creativity, Creative Expression

Be Bold … Be Creative … Be YOU!

Creative expression is the action of translating your feelings and emotions into a medium you can either share with others or keep private, if you wish. Creativity can change our perspective, point us down new paths, influence our problem-solving, and inspire us to take risks.

CreativeKristi HornerJanuary 30, 2020Creativity, Expression, Creative Expression

The Healing Power of Writing

There’s something special about seeing things in writing (whether on paper, or these days, on some sort of screen). That’s why journaling can be so powerful.