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Creative Self-Care – Discover The Benefits by Taping Into Your Creative Side

by myconcretedove | May 19, 2023 | Blog, Christian, Family Cargiving, Joyful Living, Self-Care

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

by myconcretedove | May 2, 2023 | Blog, Self-Care

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...

Seeking Self-Care – Day 1 How Does Practicing Mindfulness Improve Self-Care

by myconcretedove | Apr 30, 2023 | Blog

Something special is happening in May! 👉All month long, on Instagram (@myconcretedove), I’m hosting 31 Days of Seeking Self-Care as a respite for family caregivers. 👉 Every day, in my feed, stories, or reels, I’ll post about different types of self-care....

How Doing Creative Things Helps Manage Our Hard Emotions

by myconcretedove | Apr 7, 2023 | Blog

I started this coloring project in August of 2022. Maybe I chose a coloring page about joy because it wasn’t a very joyful season in our home, and I needed an escape. However, I soon found that doing something creative is a form of self-care I needed. 💜We were...

Why Nothing is impossible with God

by myconcretedove | Mar 31, 2023 | Blog

Here’s a little Friday inspiration for past, present, and future family caregivers. Rejoice in hope; be patient in affliction; be persistent in prayer. Romans 12:12 CSB This verse can seem impossible for some long-term, full-time caregivers to step into, but...

Spring Blooms Introduce a Renewed Hope for Caregivers

by myconcretedove | Mar 24, 2023 | Blog

Are you looking forward to spring and the renewed hope it represents? Me, too, but just when you think it’s finally here—ding, ding, ding—you get a notification about a winter storm coming. Spring is unpredictable, and so is caregiving. On any given day, your...