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How Caregivers Can Process Hard Feelings in 10 Minutes
When you're caring for someone you love, your feelings tend to wait in line behind everything else. The medication refill, the insurance call, the ride to the next appointment. They don't disappear while they wait. They stack up, and eventually they show up somewhere:...
10 Minute Reset Write Release
It's OK to be frustrated. You're dealing with more than most people could fathom. If you're anything like me, I didn't want to burden my friends and family with my constant bad news or complaining. It didn't feel good to be the Debbie Downer of the group. That's a...
Frequency of Support
Caregivers often find it difficult to ask for help, and are often unsure of where to begin or what to ask for. This is where a needs assessment becomes a super valuable tool. By taking the time to assess and categorize your needs, you can identify the specific support...
Project Managing Your Household
As if you needed yet another title, I know. I have an operations management and project management background, so I tend to look at problems as projects to manage. This isn’t just a good skill to help in the workforce, it’s a great skill to help you manage your...
How to Set Boundaries as a Caregiver
Protect Your Peace When you’re the go-to person for a loved one’s care, it’s easy to feel like you need to be available 24/7, answer every question, and manage everyone’s emotions—on top of managing medications and appointments. But here’s the truth: Caregiving...
Feeling Isolated
How to Re-imagine and Reconnect with Your Life Being a primary caregiver is often a lonely role. While the world goes on outside your front door, your life feels like it’s been put on pause. You have very little time for yourself, non-less with others. Friendships...