Take a moment and think about those people in your life that you can truly rely on, who are always there when you need them. These are your social supports, and they might be anybody – family, friends, coworkers, neighbors, or community members.
Read MoreThis week’s subject – acceptance – should be easy, right? What should be more natural than to accept things as they are? But when that reality is not what we had expected, hoped or planned for, we tend to go into denial, the opposite of acceptance.
Read MoreSetting clear and healthy boundaries is so important to any relationship, and the relationship between caregiver and loved one is certainly no exception.
Read MoreWhen was the last time you had a night out with a partner, friend, or close relative? Taking time out for yourself has SO many benefits.
Read MoreHappy International Self-Care Day! That’s right, July 24th has been declared as a day just for us!
Read MoreWhat I’m asking is that you, too, take the first step in prioritizing YOUR health and well-being … the first step to saying “I matter, and I’m worth it” … the first step in your journey toward wholeness and wellness.
Read MoreBy making exercise a priority, you’re also setting a good example for your loved one. For them, regular physical activity can build resistance to mental health disorders, help control medication side effects, reduce feelings of isolation, and increase self-esteem.
Read MoreBecoming more mindful about my emotional eating not only helped me manage my health and wellness, it also made me realize that – I matter.
Read MoreA lot of things keep caregivers awake at night. You know what they are. Stress, worries about the future, trying to get too much done in too little time, just to name a few.
Read MoreIt’s natural for caregivers to feel that they should be “on call” all of the time. We want to be there whenever our loved ones need us.
Read MoreHow do you live in PEACE? For me, it takes real intention to live in peace. Focus, time management, prioritization, deep breathing and plenty of patience.
Last week, I mentioned that being outside is a sanctuary for me. Working in my garden, taking a walk in the park with my dog, or just getting a breath of fresh air always rejuvenates me.
Read MoreWith nicer weather finally here and the kids getting out of school, many of us have vacations on our minds. But there’s another way to relax and recharge.
As caregivers, we know how easy it is to get caught up in all of the daily tasks and responsibilities we have. Not only are we working to meet the needs of our loved ones, we’re also trying to meet a wide range of other demands – from family obligations, to career responsibilities, to our own personal care.
Read MoreI’m going to be assertive with you in this week’s email by asking a question that might be a tough one to answer honestly: Are you assertive enough?
Read MoreWhat’s going on inside your head right now? Are your own thoughts treating you kindly, or are they sending you down the road to negativity once again?
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.
Read MoreI’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.
Read MoreOf all the goals in life, happiness might be the most universal. Who doesn’t want to be happy? But it also can be an elusive goal, and it can be hard to define exactly what it means to be happy.
Read MoreFor caregivers, having compassion for others is the easy part. What’s hard is showing that same compassion for ourselves. Instead, we’re often our own worst critic.
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