(Editor’s Note: On Wednesdays, we share a journaling tip as part of our series, Journaling 101. This is tip No. 23.) You spend most of your day being self-less. It may seem out of character to feel selfish. But, for your own well-being, it’s critical to be selfish during the day, even if for five [...]
(Editor’s Note: On Wednesdays, we share a journaling tip as part of our series, Journaling 101. This is tip No. 23.) Caregiving has brought so many changes in your life that you may find yourself holding onto parts of your old life–old relationships, old habits, old expectations. At one time, it probably was comforting to [...]
If you could take just a carload of your possessions, what you would take? Consider this question this week, jotting down your thoughts in your journal. Your answers will give insight into your priorities, perhaps overlooked priorities. As you gain insight into your priorities, you’ll also gain knowledge of the relationships, interests and hobbies that [...]
Image by Barnaby via Flickr It’s often said that the first step toward creating the life you want is visualizing the life you want. This week, visualize, then write, the life you want. Ignore any pangs of guilt about the life you want, simply sit back, relax and picture yourself living the life you want. [...]
(Editor’s Note: On Wednesdays, we share a journaling tip as part of our series, Journaling 101. This is tip No. 20.) Your journal is yours; it reflects your darkest fears, your deepest feelings, your delicious diversions. Even better, your journal always keeps a secret. This week, just write; write how you feel (the truth!), how [...]
Image by incurable_hippie via Flickr (Editor’s Note: On Wednesdays, we share a journaling tip as part of our series, Journaling 101. This is tip No. 19.) It’s hard not to see everything with a negative perspective because so many negative things have happened. Surrounded by so much negativity, it can seem that you’re just doing [...]
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Image by paperbackwriter via Flickr (Editor’s Note: On Wednesdays, we share a journaling tip as part of our series, Journaling 101. This is tip No. 18.) In a caregiving situation, it’s hard not to think about all that you’ve lost, particularly because the losses are so much in your face (you’ve “lost” time, relationships, money [...]
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(Editor’s Note: On Wednesdays, we share a journaling tip as part of our series, Journaling 101. This is tip No. 17.) A friend walks in when the whole world walks out. ~ Walter Winchell In times of need, there’s nothing like a good, supportive friend to help you through the struggles. But, the difficult times [...]
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(Editor’s Note: On Wednesdays, we share a journaling tip as part of our series, Journaling 101. This is tip No. 16.) The wisdom gained from caregiving is wisdom that can be applied to all aspects of your life. Consider the Wisdom of Caregiving: 1. That your gut is always right. 2. That life is short, [...]
(Editor’s Note: On Wednesdays, we share a journaling tip as part of our series, Journaling 101. This is tip No. 15.) You’re having a really bad day—because your care recipient is having a really, really, really bad day. No matter where you look, you just seem to see red. You didn’t want it to happen, [...]
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