Morning Meditations Set The Tone For The Entire Day Our days are busy and more often than not time gets away from us. This is why most experts recommend establishing new routines or doing things like exercise and meditation in the morning. This way, no matter how crazy the rest of the day gets, you … [Read more…]
I know living In the now sounds good in theory… but may be difficult to put into practice. Try doing these things to bring yourself into the present. Stay focused on the moment. Don’t get caught up in what happened before or stress about what hasn’t happened. Pay attention. Give your loved one your full … [Read more…]
Sometimes the life we planned isn’t always the one we end up with. The best-laid plans are sometimes disrupted by a struggle that we didn’t see coming or an obstacle we didn’t anticipate. We now find ourselves living on the cusp of the life we always wanted…never quite fulfilling our dream. Maybe we missed finishing … [Read more…]
We may not understand how our loved one can change from being sweet as pie one minute to being a real meanie the next. What we can do is change our attitude toward the frustration we feel. How? Here are 6 ways to reduce frustration Accept That You’re Feeling Frustrated I get frustrated when I … [Read more…]
“If you don’t have anything nice to say… don’t say anything.” I remember my mom saying that to me as a kid. Well why does she get to say mean and hurtful things to me? Because she has dementia that’s why! But this isn’t about her… it’s about you and me. Negativity affects our life … [Read more…]
You get up every day and think about the tasks you need to complete when you get to work. You feel overwhelmed at work, but you know it’s good to have a job that pays the bills. Then, you arrive at work, and your boss calls a meeting in 2 hours with you and your … [Read more…]
You’ve no doubt heard there are stages of grief, but did you know that there are also stages we go through when dealing with major life transitions? Lay off, divorce, illness…being aware of the process as we move through the stages is what leads us to being whole again. Trust in the process so that … [Read more…]
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If you’re feeling a bit blue, and you will from time to time as a caregiver, you might be surprised to hear that are lots of ways to lift your mood in less than a minute. Skeptical? Try these and see! Smile! Smile and make eye contact with the sales staff in the store and … [Read more…]
Stress is a part of our everyday lives, like it or not. If you’re a full-time caregiver then you already know what a challenging and emotional rollercoaster of emotions you go through day after day and sometimes minute by minute. (And I never liked roller coasters.) So I know it’s necessary for us to learn … [Read more…]