I always talk to people on elevators. One day I was talking to a dear old lady who told me she was lonely. She had reared several children, but now they were scattered, her husband had died, and she lived alone. She said it wasn’t so bad until she sat down to eat: “Eating just by … [Read more...] about Feeling Lonely? How To Take A Step Forward
Positive Mental Thinking
Be Kind To Yourself And Take A Breath
"Put your own oxygen mask on first before assisting others." ~ Every airline attendant on every flight.You have to breathe. That is something everyone can agree on. As a caregiver, you have to look after yourself as a top priority. It might feel self-centered, but it’s just … [Read more...] about Be Kind To Yourself And Take A Breath
Go Here And Find Your Zen
Our tendency in winter may be to hunker down at home. But we can’t stay inside until March, so we have some suggestions that may lure you out of your hibernation, at least temporarily.Since life slows down in winter, it might be a great time to investigate a class or two at the … [Read more...] about Go Here And Find Your Zen
Here Are More Tips On How To Help Someone Who Is Helping Others
This is a continuation of the article listed in the P.S. below:Do you know a caregiver? Maybe a neighbor who keeps to themselves? A member of your church who hasn’t been attending because they are nervous about bringing their loved one? A coworker who is struggling? A friend or … [Read more...] about Here Are More Tips On How To Help Someone Who Is Helping Others
Handling Loneliness
Loneliness is one of the most influential factors in modern life. All too quickly people move from a life where they have felt essential and important to a life where they feel superfluous and useless. The loss of responsibility makes one feel unimportant and, in many cases, very … [Read more...] about Handling Loneliness