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Permission: Do something you do not want to do!

What you ask? You may be thinking…I have to do things every day that I do not want to do....
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Thoughts on Napping

I took a nap at 230p on a Wednesday. No big deal right?  Wrong. You aren’t "supposed" to take naps...
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Day of Gratitude and Respite with Myself

Last Thursday I intentionally planned for a three-hour respite from my life. I packed a picnic lunch, my journal​, and...
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Caregiving can be super stressful and rewarding at the same time

You all have heard the expression, “both/and”.  That is what I am talking about. People don’t often like to hear...
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Reflections on the 20th Anniversary of 9-11

Reflecting on the 20th anniversary of 9-11 Warning: This is not my typical post. Whether you paid attention or not,...
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“It’s my turn to hurt,” my client said…

Research shows long term caregivers suffer on average two additional health conditions that arise during long term caregiving: back issues...
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Caregivers, I was unexpectedly in your shoes – again

I got a call from my mom saying, “I just called 911, I fell and am in a lot of...
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What if you could change your reputation?

“Self-esteem is just the reputation that you have with yourself.” Ravikant When we disappoint ourselves, we risk our self-esteem. Poor...
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How Did She Get Up There?

I saw a picture that a friend posted online and thought, “Wow, how did she get up there?  That is...
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Selecting Content Digital Learning Empire State University

Students then utilize latitude and longitude co-ordinate to locate cities in other countries. By stating “The city is located at...
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The obstacle course of caregiving

There are several obstacles that get in the way of careving. I hear about them daily and have experienced many...
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What do you wish would change and how to get unstuck?

What do you wish would change and how to get unstuck? As caregivers I know you have a list of...
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Top Question I Am Asked By Caregivers

Almost all caregivers who are taking care of a close family member long term have asked me the same question....
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What stage of caregiving are you in?

Caregiving, like relationships, often go through stages or seasons. Often when caregivers start their journey there is typically some eagerness,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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