In the traditional workplace, self-worth comes into play every single day. From taking orders from some teeny-bopper, to taking on additional responsibilities due to “downsizing”, we’re in an employment climate where self-worth is often downplayed and can be damaging. It used to be that when you went to work, it was a source of your … [Read more…]
What is emotional wisdom? Here’s what I think… and I’m no Webster. Emotional wisdom is taking an appropriate action or making a decision based on past actions and even past mistakes. When you learn from past mistakes and take that knowledge and experience with you into the future… that my dear is emotional wisdom. Our emotions … [Read more…]
Sometime, when mom is having a bad day it makes me get into a funk also. The thought I have is I need a drink… or something stronger to calm my nerves. But I’m really not one for medication whether prescribed or the other kind so I had to come up with something else. So … [Read more…]
It’s easy to let self-care slip down the priority list. With the demands of being a full time caregiver to my mom, there’s not a lot of time or energy to devote to me and my needs. And before you know it, I’m stressed, exhausted, and maybe even sick. And I don’t have time to … [Read more…]
Hey There! Welcome to my blog. My name is Maurene. I’m often asked why did I start this blog. I have to say it was because I found myself in a position I never thought I would be in. You see a few years ago my mom was diagnosed with Dementia. Ok… I know she … [Read more…]