"Put your own oxygen mask on first before assisting others." ~ Every airline attendant on every flight. You have to breathe. That is something everyone can agree on. As a caregiver, you have to look after yourself as a top priority. It might feel self-centered, but … [Read more...] about Be Kind To Yourself And Take A Breath
Positive Mental Thinking
Go Here And Find Your Zen
Our tendency in winter may be to hunker down at home. But we can’t stay inside until March, so we have some suggestions that may lure you out of your hibernation, at least temporarily. Since life slows down in winter, it might be a great time to investigate a class or two at … [Read more...] about Go Here And Find Your Zen
Here Are More Tips On How To Help Someone Who Is Helping Others
This is a continuation of the article listed in the P.S. below: Do you know a caregiver? Maybe a neighbor who keeps to themselves? A member of your church who hasn’t been attending because they are nervous about bringing their loved one? A coworker who is struggling? A friend … [Read more...] about Here Are More Tips On How To Help Someone Who Is Helping Others
Handling Loneliness
Loneliness is one of the most influential factors in modern life. All too quickly people move from a life where they have felt essential and important to a life where they feel superfluous and useless. The loss of responsibility makes one feel unimportant and, in many cases, very … [Read more...] about Handling Loneliness
Cut Out The Constant Busyness – Embrace The Power Of Restoration
“Taking time to rest and restore is important because we cannot help others unless we are in a good position to help,” says retired surgeon Wayne B. Tuckson, MD. And Wayne knows a lot about what it means to restore. A Washington, D.C. native, Wayne moved to Louisville in … [Read more...] about Cut Out The Constant Busyness – Embrace The Power Of Restoration