The role of caregiver is fraught with the demands of both time and energy, often when both commodities are at a high premium in one’s life. Many adults find themselves caring for parents and children simultaneously as well as juggling a work and home environment where added stressors multiply quickly. As in any demanding time of life, prioritizing what goes at the top of the list is very important. It may seem counterintuitive, but put your name at the top of the list.
Get Some Sunshine
So often people will run for the covers when they’re feeling overwhelmed or depressed about life. However, what might turn out better for many is to lift off the covers and head for the great outdoors. Do I mean to wander off on some trail dodging falling pinecones or broken … Read More
Defining Ourselves
Have you ever let another person’s perception of you define how you make choices and how you behave? When we let others compare and define who we are, we sometimes take on roles that are simply assigned by others.
Just Breathe
The next time you are feeling the demands of life weighing heavy, try slowing down your life to the pace of one deep breath.
Help Saying No
Do you struggle with saying no? You are not alone. Clients often share how difficult it is saying no, particularly to family members.
Being Present
Americans as a whole are challenged by being fully “present.” We tend to value quantity over quality. We find ourself looking for more before we have fully embraced what we have. We often settle for skimming the surface of something instead of seeking to fully understand. Rather than seeking too … Read More
Three Ways to Turn Goals into Accomplishments
It’s been said “Failure is not the worst thing in the world. The very worst is not to try.” What have you tried lately that has added dimension to your life? How often have you seen concepts or ideas put into place by others that you had and thought about implementing?
There are many ways we spend our time that prevent us from truly fulfilling the goals and aspirations that once gave us significance and meaning.
Three Ways to Handle “Failure” in the New Year
For many of us, when we fall short of sticking to these resolutions it can feel like a deep personal failure.
Grief and the Holidays
Here is a list of ways to help manage grief during the holidays- a time that may be particularly hard when dealing with the loss of a loved one.
Getting the Sleep You Deserve
Choosing to prioritize your sleep is vital to your health, especially in a culture that overemphasizes the value of work.
