Blog Archives - My Concrete Dove

Seasons of Caregiving-Why Having a Plan Is Important

by myconcretedove | Mar 12, 2025 | Blog

That’s right, family caregiving has its seasons, and just like that, we’re back at spring again. Family caregiver, friend, learning to identify and navigate through the seasons of caregiving is important to your overall well-being. Caregiving may end someday and...

Helping Family Caregivers Choose – Live Joyfully Now or Keep Waiting On What’s Missing

by myconcretedove | Jan 22, 2025 | Blog, Family Caregiver, Joyful Living

So, you’re a family caregiver (or think you will be in the future) and you’re not thrilled. I get it. I’m a family caregiver, too, and I’ve been there, too (listen to my story here). They don’t serve you. So, how can we choose joy instead? This is...

How to Handle the Wintery Family Caregiving Forecast

by myconcretedove | Dec 5, 2024 | Blog

What’s in your wintery family caregiving forecast? You’ve been a family caregiver for a while but now you’re heading into some rough weather. I can tell you firsthand that during this season of caregiving, the days can seem cold and dark, just like...

How Do Hobbies Help Caregivers

by myconcretedove | Jan 20, 2024 | Blog, Self-Care

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?

by myconcretedove | Nov 21, 2023 | Blog

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

by myconcretedove | Oct 9, 2023 | Blog

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...