The door was locked today
I missed my yoga class today. I was one minute late and the door was locked. I threw a fit on the inside, knocked on the window to no one,…
You can’t always wait for the storm to pass but you can learn how to dance in the rain.
Caregiver - what do you REALLY want? Are you scrolling right now (of course you are or you would not see this), binging on netflix, eating some Ben and Jerry’s,…
As a caregiver what if you had the answers??
As a caregiver what if you had the answer?? Have you ever noticed when you think you know the answer or how to do something you often end up stuck? Or…
Caregivers – do you dream of having a life and taking good care of your loved one at the same time?
My clients tell me they can’t do both, but I disagree. My clients feel often trapped - like they can never leave home. Some caregivers also tell me they would…
Caregiver – do you fear for your’s or your loved one’s future?
Most caregivers do. You didn’t sign up for this. It has been a roller coaster: most days are unpredictable. That can be scary. When we are afraid it is hard…
What can you ignore to get stronger?
Caregiver - What will you choose to ignore today that will make you stronger? When your loved one that you are trying to help says or does something unsavory, how…
I forgot I was human this weekend…
I found myself thinking, “I have so much to be grateful for, I’m not allowed to be stressed.” Whaaaaat does that even mean?? I am human, we are human - …
Maybe you need to read this today…
I was on a run today, a very slow run. I felt tired before I started. I came across a very tired looking daffodil after a spring snow in Colorado. …
Caregivers: Permission for B- caregiving
It’s ok to get a B-, I encourage it! Does this sound crazy? To some of my caregivers I promise it does. We live in a world of perfection. We…
Caregiver Lesson of the Day
Thinking child boy on black background with light bulb and question marks. Brainstorming and idea concept
Caregiver Lesson of the DayHave you heard the expression, “We teach what we need to learn”? I find myself in that dilemma today.Today I find myself procrastinating. Instead of doing…