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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
by myconcretedove | Jun 7, 2023 | Blog
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...
