At its most simple, grief is the way we respond to loss. It often includes intense emotions, particularly sadness and emptiness. Such emotions can be incredibly overwhelming and take time to process. Most conversations about grief focus on what happens after the death of a loved one and rightfully so, as the sense of loss […]
10 Potent Ways to Combat Caregiver Guilt
Caregiving is full of huge emotions. This includes some you might expect, like sadness and others that catch you off guard, like anger. Caregiver guilt is one of these emotions and is incredibly common. Caregivers feel guilty about so many things, including what they do and what they don’t do, their emotions, their reactions, the […]
Self-Love Workbook for Women Review
We often talk about self-compassion for caregivers. This is our ability to be kind to ourselves and forgive whatever mistakes we make. A distinct, but related, concept is that of self-love. As the name suggests, self-love is love and appreciation for yourself. It’s the idea of seeing yourself as being important, worthy of love, and […]
Fantastic Hobbies for Caregivers that Make Life Better
Having your own interests and passions is always important – and is even more crucial for caregivers. And, let’s be clear, hobbies for caregivers are much more than just a way to pass the time. They’re an essential part of maintaining your own identity and broadening your world. Why does this matter? Because it’s incredibly […]
Is Self-Care Selfish? Where Those Stories Come From And How To Counter Them
Self-care. The idea has become a buzzword and the most frequently given pieces of advice for caregivers. From one perspective, it’s solid advice. Of course it is. You can’t physically, mentally, or emotionally keep giving all the time. You need to refill your tanks. You need to rest. Yet, many caregivers struggle to actually support […]
Healthy Habits For Caregivers
Habits are small decisions and practices you follow regularly, often daily. They can be helpful or harmful and get to the point of being automatic – something you don’t even think about. As a result, habits can be a powerful way to make large changes. Accumulating positive habits and decreasing negative ones can have surprisingly […]