I have been thinking about scarcity a lot lately. It seems to be coming up often in a business class I am taking. I have a clear understanding of scarcity when I apply it to business. But in my personal life and taking care of 4 kids? At times I have a scarcity caregiver mindset …
Did you know that stress, from any cause, can directly affect your blood sugar levels? So, if you are a caregiver with diabetes, it’s important to understand the connection between caregiver stress and diabetes. In my last blog, I talked about the roots causes of caregiver stress: poor mental health. This may come from worry, …
Stress is one of those words that is both big and vague. Stress feels big because of the weight that it can bring with it. There is a burden we feel on our shoulders when we are stressed. And vague in that it encompasses so many different thoughts and feelings. We may not know exactly …
Giving as a caregiver is obvious, right? But do you receive as a caregiver as well? Both giving and receiving as a caregiver are important. Both can help improve relationships and strengthen community. Giving and receiving can also help you find spiritual peace with the difficult circumstances you are living with. As a caregiver, you …
“Let me know if you need some help.” If you are a caregiver, you’ve likely heard that before. Some caregivers say no to the help because they don’t want to burden anyone else. Other caregivers express frustration that the offer seems empty or insincere. People offer to help, but they never follow through. In either …
Are you experiencing caregiver stress? If yes, learning self-compassion with caregiver stress can be an important tool to help your mental well-being. Worry, anger, anxiety, loneliness or depression. Self-compassion can help you manage these negative thoughts and feelings. As a caregiver day after day, you may feel many negative emotions or thoughts. For instance, grief …
Balancing the needs of your loved one, while honoring your needs as well, is key to a healthy and lasting caregiver experience. But when caregiving persists for month or years, that’s easier said than done. The Hour of Power can refresh your caregiving soul. I know what you are thinking. “I don’t have time to …
Do you know how to manage your time as a caregiver? Are you feeling stressed and overwhelmed? Or, is your to-do list too big? What about prioritizing what’s most important? If you answered yes to any of these questions, keep reading to learn about a quick tool you can use to organize and prioritize your …
…and a chronic condition In last week’s blog, I talked about managing your mind when dealing with caregiver stress. One strategy is to recognize negative thought patterns. Then, build the skills of creating thoughts that are more positive and help you achieve the results you want. So, let’s talk more about how to manage your …
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Are you experiencing negative thoughts and emotions while caring for someone who has a chronic illness? Can you learn how to manage your mind better with caregiver stress? If you want to be clean, stop rolling around in the muck. Positive mind management may sound too flip to some people. As if you are being …