Dorothy's Blog - Aging Abundantly

TODAY’S TIP TO RELIEVE CAREGIVER STRESS

It seems I’ve taken a high dive into the deep end of the caregiver stress pool! The unimaginable happened, and as some of you know, I am now in the position of caring for my husband. While I am familiar with caregiving from the aging parent viewpoint, caring for a…

How to Accept Being a Caregiver

I would venture a guess that there are very few people who love being a caregiver to a husband or family member. Most caregivers find themselves in this role by default. A loved one falls ill and we are present and able. Women, by nature and cultural influences, are most…

LET’S TALK TUESDAY: EXPECTATIONS

Our expectations shape how we view and experience life. Some expectations lie outside our conscious awareness, and our dreams draw in part upon these hidden expectations. Dreams are a necessary and valuable part of life but unearthing the hidden thoughts within them can improve our relationships and our quality of…

Feeling Lost?

Feeling lost, uncertain, wondering what to do with the rest of your life? Overwhelmed by life’s difficulties? Turn your attention to the things that bring you even a flutter of positive energy. Do anything and everything you love to do, even little things. Does cleaning the kitchen bring you peace…

UNITING BEHIND THE PEOPLE OF UKRAINE

The invasion into Ukraine has presented us with another set of unexpected circumstances. As a result, the world is shocked, stunned even, by the blatant onslaught of a peaceful country by a bullying autocracy. One man, flesh and blood like each of us, has chosen to unleash a horror, most…

“I’m So Worried!” How to Get Off the Worry Train

I hear the words, “I’m so worried” almost every day. While not everyone uses these precise words, their meaning is the same. I hear the alarm in their voice, the concern in their tone and the deep emotion that keeps their thoughts churning. Trust me. I get it. There’s plenty…