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…]
Sometimes I just get into a funk. I’ll admit being my mom’s full time caregiver sometimes gets me down. There are times when I feel like I just can’t do this any longer. But I’ve also come to realize that these are the times when I have to dig deep inside because I’ve felt this … [Read more…]
When I decided to resign from my job to become a full time caregiver for my mom who has Dementia, I jumped in feet first… no interview, no training… nothing. It gives new meaning to the term on the job training. So here are 10 things they don’t tell you about being a caregiver for … [Read more…]
Trusting yourself as a caregiver involves having the confidence and faith that the decisions YOU make on your behalf AND toward those that you care for are based on love, respect, and consideration for yourself and your loved one. It’s a personal choice to trust yourself, and you have to make that decision on your … [Read more…]
Self-care is simply doing the things you like to do that help you feel happy and healthy. There really is no limit to what self-care is because… it’s all about what you like doing for yourself and your personality, that makes you a better person, caregiver parent, spouse, daughter, son, sibling, and friend. Don’t do … [Read more…]
Affirmations are small phrases that we say to ourselves over and over in the present tense. Your unconscious mind picks up on these affirmations, and gets to work making them become your reality! Every single morning, when you wake up and get out of bed, you’re in a unique position to prove to yourself that … [Read more…]
Having the right mindset is crucial to navigating through your day as a caregiver. After all, if you’re constantly doubting yourself or if you believe that you’re not good enough, you’re putting up obstacles before you’ve even started. Here are 3 ways to help you build a positive mindset and prime yourself for success as … [Read more…]