CALLING MY ENERGY HOME – Caregiver Burnout
I woke up this morning with a stress hangover. Some might call it caregiver burnout, but for me, it feels even more layered than that. Do you know what I’m talking about? It’s…
FINDING JOY AS WE AGE – A CHOICE
Many of us don’t believe we can find joy as we age. After all, we’ve spent a lifetime striving, achieving, overcoming, managing, and caring for others often beyond our limits. And now, the…
SIMPLE WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR MENTAL HEALTH
Our mental health is an extremely important aspect of our general well-being, especially as we age. Developing mental health habits and incorporating them into your day to day life is as important as…
BEES ~ What They Teach Us About Dying
Have you ever seen a bee resting on a flower in the evening? They are sometimes old bees, tired or unwell after a hard day’s work. Old bees don’t return to their hive…
HOW TO AVOID CAREGIVER BURNOUT
Looking after a relative can be noble and rewarding, but caregiver burnout is very real. Too often we undervalue the level of stress involved. Since care is often long-term, this stress accumulates and…
PLANNING FOR YOUR FUTURE
Planning for your future is an exercise in good self-care. It’s an valuable step to take, not only for tomorrow, but because it will give you peace of mind today. By deciding what’s…
