I Think I’m Losing It!
If you’ve ever found yourself thinking, “I think I’m losing it!” while juggling caregiving responsibilities, whether for a loved one or professionally, you’re not alone.
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Changing Habits – Think Small
Whether you realize it or not, a lot of your daily behavior is composed of habits. These are automatic behaviors that you do without thinking. You do them in the same way every day. From the moment we open our eyes in the morning, get out of bed, brush our teeth, take a shower, or fix breakfast, we are running on habits.
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Understanding Guilt and Shame in Caregiving
Guilt and shame are significant, yet often overlooked, emotions in the caregiving experience. As a caregiver, I frequently encountered feelings of inadequacy and guilt when I didn’t meet my own, or societal, expectations. This often led to feelings of shame.
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Kitchen Condiments as Organizational Tools
If you’re like me, staying on task is a daily struggle. As someone who isn’t a natural list-maker, I’d rather just jump in and do the things, rather than writing down what things I need to do. Nevertheless, I recognize that without some kind of organizational system, important tasks get missed.
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Setting Healthy Boundaries
(Especially When You’re Busy)
It’s the end of the week, and you can’t seem to gain enough energy to get through the rest of your day. Your head has been spinning at night with endless lists of responsibilities, and you see the calendar flip to August in just a few days! Time and sleep seem like an illusion.
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