Tag Archives: stress
10 things that help you thrive as a caregiver
1. Be assertiveWith doctors, with people who “mean well” but don’t know the whole story. And ask for help, when you need it. 2. Be patientWith yourself above all, with your charge, and with others who share your concern for … Continue reading
Caregiver: Focus on Appereciation
Focus on appreciation one things I wish I could get back and tell myself is that even in those bad moments where you are impatient from the stress, you should cherish your parent and be thankful. There were many instances … Continue reading
Freshen up landscaping
Think of this as decluttering, but for the outdoors: trim overgrown hedges, clean up flower beds, collect loose branches, spread fresh mulch, paint your front door. “Those are going to be relatively inexpensive enhancements that will really improve the look … Continue reading
Breathless
She was breathless, as though she had no idea where to start among all the things we had to talk about.
The Seed
It’s starts with a seed you’re like the seed from which a plant grows – almost everything you need to be fully who you are is already inside of you waiting for the things that nurture you. The things that … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 