“Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.” ~ Maya Angelou

I don’t know about you, but I’ve made more mistakes than I can count over my last 15 years as a caregiver. Yet, my goal is always to grow through what I go through and learn from those mistakes to help both myself and others.

So I feel like I manifest the quote above on a daily basis. I’ve also added, “I’m doing the best I can, with what I have, in this moment.”

There’s SO much I didn’t know when I morphed from “just a sister”, “just a mother”, and “just a daughter” to unpaid family caregiver. Looking back, I definitely wasn’t managing the stress of caring for someone I loved, and I most definitely felt lost and alone. I was desperate for resources, connection, and tools to care for myself while caring for others. I still wish I had the “secret sauce” for preventing caregiver burnout. (Remember, I’m a perpetual perfectly imperfect work in progress!”)

CourageKristi HornerOctober 2, 2025Learn From Mistakes, Lifelong Learning

Staying Curious: This Might Be a Stupid Question, But …

Personal growth occurs when we stay curious – when we explore those parts of ourselves and our world that are unknown to us.

Knowledge Is Empowerment

We’ve all heard the saying that “knowledge is power.” Since this week’s topic is lifelong learning, I’d like to modify that saying slightly and put a Courage to Caregivers spin on it – knowledge is empowerment.

Cognitive WellnessKristi HornerMay 21, 2020Lifelong Learning, Empowerment, Knowledge

Learning from Others - A Lifelong Journey

I’ve always tried to be a lifelong learner, with a sincere desire to take advantage of every opportunity to learn a new skill, understand new ways of doing things and add to my toolbox.

Cognitive WellnessKristi HornerApril 25, 2019Lifelong Learning, Growth Mindset