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It’s Christmas week – what are you hoping for?

It’s Christmas week – what are you hoping for?

We all have expectations. They usually come with holidays. Do you recall getting the Sears wish book with the shiny...
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What does it mean to be “done”?

What does it mean to be “done”?

What does it mean to be “done”? Within 24 hours this week, two of my clients who are caregivers for...
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I CAN’T BELIEVE HE SAID THAT!

I CAN’T BELIEVE HE SAID THAT!

Caregivers - Do you ever think “If he/she had not said (fill in the blank) I would not be feeling...
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Thanksgiving is over, but wait there is more to come…

Thanksgiving is over, but wait there is more to come…

If you are reading this you survived Thanksgiving! Now, buckle up for December and whatever holidays you celebrate. Many caregivers...
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Happy Birthday Lisa Madsen Coaching

Happy Birthday Lisa Madsen Coaching

A year ago this week, I launched Lisa Madsen Coaching. It has been a huge growth experience for me which...
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Giving Thanks

Giving Thanks

It’s that time again. Some of you are like, what time? You don’t even know what day of the week...
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Why do we often make things so hard?

I watch my family members make tasks harder than they need to all the time. Then I catch myself doing...
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Caregivers – What is your WHY?

Caregivers – What is your WHY?

Many of you tell me you just want a life - I know, I was there too.A client told me...
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Is it possible?

Is it possible?

Is it possible there is one last lesson for you on this caregiving journey? Many of you are feeling exhausted...
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Permission: Do something you do not want to do!

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

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

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

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

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…

“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

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?

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?

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

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

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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