Today I’d like to share something with you that has helped me transform my life, essentially making it easier for me to make space and be more mindful when I feel overwhelmed by a thought or emotion. This analogy ties into something I talk about a lot — and it might seem like a foreign […]
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As a caregiver, one question that can arise is, how do I make space for all the thoughts and emotions I’m experiencing AND have room for other stuff, too? One of the ways we do this is through awareness, observing what’s happening in the moment, and doing our best to accept what is — if […]
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Change, which can often be the result of growth, can occur on multiple levels: physical, emotional, cognitive and spiritual. How do we integrate emotional, cognitive and/or spiritual growth when the physical plane of existence still presents itself similarly (or identically) to how it did before the growth occurred? What I’ve found is that it’s in […]
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In the last installment of the blog we defined ego. In this installment, I’d like to dive a little deeper into ego, examining what I call the “little i,” and “the big I.” So, the little i is part of the ego, and in addition to being attached to things like possessions, social status, etc., […]
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One of the things that comes up a lot in life coaching sessions, which is also something I’ve worked on extensively, is the ego. Depending on who you ask, the word ego can have different definitions, so I’ll share mine with you to make sure we’re on the same page. I learned this from Eckhart […]
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Are your needs being met? As caregivers, what can often happen is that we’re so busy caring for others that our needs are not addressed. Sometimes we don’t verbalize our needs, while other times we may not even be aware of what our needs are. As I have become more mindful, I’ve gained some insight […]
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Over the years, one of the notable things I’ve learned is to change my language. Let me explain … When it came to thoughts and emotions I used to say, “my feelings” or “my thoughts.” I would really hold on tight to them, as if the thoughts and emotions were me. I’ve changed that language […]
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In this article I’d like to zoom out a bit — beyond anxiety, worry and fear — because as humans we experience more than these three things. That said, these emotions are a common thread with everyone I work with, as well as with myself, so it’s important to be mindful of them. Taking a […]
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I have been a caregiver since 2017, and what I’ve noticed is that a lot of the time caregivers don’t really take the best care of themselves. We’re so busy being caregivers, and filling other obligations in our lives, that it’s easy to put ourselves last — and when we do, we’re setting ourselves up […]
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