try you first for a month Transcript: As caregivers, it’s important to recognize two things. Number one: Caregiving is an invitation for self-growth for everyone involved. And number two: Not everyone will accept that invitation – or accept it within the same time-frame as you do or in the way that you want them to – and this can include the loved one you are caring for. Getting frustrated [...]

try you first for a month Transcript: There are two main reasons why I am so passionate about helping caregivers find and plug their mental energy leaks. You’ve probably already heard me mention reason one: It’s because when you plug your mental energy leaks you retain more energy that you can use to stay connected to yourself and your goals while you give care. Because it’s impossible to “put [...]

try you first for a month Transcript: As a caregiver, one of the most valuable assets you can have is mental flexibility – by which I mean having the ability to see a situation from multiple perspectives. One way to develop this mental muscle is by asking yourself this question – and then requiring yourself to actually answer it: “What’s a different way I could look at this? What’s [...]

try you first for a month Transcript: As caregivers it’s important to remember Maya Angelou’s words of wisdom: “You teach people how to treat you.” And if you have been teaching your family members that you are the one who will pick up the ball anytime someone drops it, then – if you want to start conserving more of your energy – it’s now time to teach them that [...]

try you first for a month Transcript: One type of mental energy leak that I always want my caregiver clients to look out for are what I call “unnecessary engagements.” Sometimes these are little niggly back-and-forth exchanges that you repeat out of habit or anxiety that don’t ever lead to anything productive. They can also be conversations that are started cuz someone tried to provoke you and you took [...]