Navigating the Challenges of Family Caregiving: Support for the Struggling Caregiver
The struggling caregiver? Struggling people need help. That’s not me. I am not struggling. It’s the family member I care for who is struggling. I don’t need help. I can do this!…That might be your first reaction to the title of this article, especially if...
Why Name a Blog My Concrete Dove
I’m often asked by readers and fellow writers, “What does My Concrete Dove have to do with family caregiving?” I confess that I’ve considered changing the name of this blog many times. But there’s a story behind the name and, after sharing it, I’m always...
How Do Hobbies Help Caregivers
Should family caregivers make time for hobbies? YES! Yes! A thousand times YES! Because hobbies help caregivers. Now that we’re a couple of weeks into this New Year, are you oh! sooooo tired of being told that you must have goals, and resolutions, and do all the...
Are you struggling with being grateful for your caregiving situation?
Yes, November in America is also about Thanksgiving and practicing gratitude. BUT, this can be a sticky wicket for family caregivers. It may surprise you to learn that many family caregivers struggle with being grateful for where God has them right now. This...
How Will You Choose to Fill Your Glass – Half-Empty or Half-Full
Is your glass half-empty or half-full? Did you know that a “half-empty” outlook may increase your stress and lead to other health issues? That’s because, although half-empty, this glass still contains negative self-talk, pessimism, and the feeling that only the worst...
31 Days of Seeking Self-Care It’s Recap Day
31 DAYS OF SEEKING SELF-CARE Discovering Self-Care & Enjoying Respite This was such a fun thing to do! I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did, but more importantly, I hope you found encouragement and true benefit for having participated. I am honored by all who...
You Owe It to Yourself to Make Time for Spiritual Self-Care
Ever feel like there’s just not enough time in the day for everything on your to-do list, let alone time for spiritual self-care? Something’s GOT TO GIVE! Finding renewal through self-care is one thing family caregivers often allow to fall off our to-do...
Creative Self-Care – Discover The Benefits by Taping Into Your Creative Side
Ever think of art, cooking, or crafting as creative self-care? Maybe you should. 31 Days of Seeking Self-Care 👉All month long, on Instagram (@myconcretedove), I’m hosting 31 Days of Seeking Self-Care for family caregivers. Every day, in my feed, stories, or reels,...
31 Days Seeking Self-Care – Day 2 Exploring Breathing Techniques & Their Benefits
It’s Day 2 of our 31 Days of Seeking Self-Care, and today we’re exploring breathing techniques. Let’s discover which one might work best for you. Family Caregiver, maybe you’ve experienced the overwhelm of the caregiving life. You know, those...
