Much of the time, our discussions on self-care focus on topics related to the nourishment of our soul, but nourishing our body is also important, and that’s our topic for this week. Our physical health has a strong impact on our mental and emotional health, and proper nourishment can help us maintain our energy level, keep our mind and memory sharp, improve our mood, and make it easier to tackle the challenges that come our way.
Read MoreMost people want to become better versions of themselves. This isn’t easy. It takes effort, hard work, a degree of risk, and having a growth mindset.
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Read More“We don’t stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.”
– George Bernard Shaw
What’s a better stress reducer than play? Think about how your mood changes after tossing a ball to your dog or molding play dough with your child.
Read MoreDisconnecting from technology at times can help us reconnect with the rest of our world. When we step away from our phone or computer, even for a short time, we may find new and different things to do and people to interact with. Doing so can allow us to grow, which is why this topic is part of this month’s theme, “You Have the Power to Grow.”
Read MoreSelf-discipline and motivation are two important components of a growth mindset. Self-discipline is the ability to make yourself do things that you know you should do when you don’t want to do them. It’s about identifying “what to do” and then actually doing it. Motivation is our willingness and excitement to do those things that are necessary to achieve a goal. It also includes the understanding of “why” we want and need to do something.
Read MoreWhat 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.
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Read MoreWhen 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.
Read MoreCreative expression is a great way to process emotions, vent energy, and just do something fun! Best of all, you don’t have to be an expert. The only requirement is a desire to try. It’s up to YOU.
Read MoreThis week’s dual topics of holding space and holding silence capture what it really means to be there and how we can help by active listening.
Read MoreWhat progress could YOU make today if you simply opened your mind a little more?
Read MoreGrowth mindset is that belief that you have the power to develop your talents and build your abilities. We talk about having a GROWTH mindset all the time - and it made for a perfect theme this month, which just happened to be Mental Health Awareness Month! With a growth mindset, nothing but opportunities and possibilities abound. It's also a hope-centered mindset.
Read MorePersonal growth occurs when we stay curious – when we explore those parts of ourselves and our world that are unknown to us.
Read MoreLet’s face it – happiness is complicated. I began to realize this as I provided mental and emotional support to my brother. Since that time, I have wondered if happiness is really a choice.
Read MoreOur theme this month is all about having a growth mindset, which is a powerful force for self-improvement.
Read MoreApril’s Newsletter is focused on Stress Awareness Month - Courage to Caregivers is in the Caregiver Burnout Prevention business!
Read our April 2021 Newsletter here.
Read MoreBridge building is all about having more conversations, gaining greater understanding, and improving our empathy for one another.
Read MoreThe good news is that although stress is a part of life, it doesn’t have to control us – we can control it.
Read MoreAs caregivers, we may feel like we’re paddling a canoe upstream. It’s hard and exhausting, and it feels like we have no control. But have you ever noticed that when you choose to let go of what’s out of your control?
Read MoreMarch’s Newsletter is focused on Mindfulness - Focus on What’s in Your Control!
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Read MoreFor caregivers, there are some days when we long for just a few moments of peace. Everyone needs us right now, everything feels like a crisis (or actually is a crisis), and life seems to be spinning out of control and into chaos.
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