by Loren Gelberg-Goff | Caregivers, Overwhelm, Self-Care, Self-Esteem, Self-Sabotage, Stress
Let’s talk about Procrastination, a habit that wreaks havoc in some of our lives. According to the dictionary, procrastination is “the action of delaying or postponing something.” I use a different definition: “self-punishment.” Whether that surprises you or...
by Loren Gelberg-Goff | Blog, Boundaries, Making Changes, Self-Care, Self-Deprivation, Self-Sabotage
Today I’m wishing everyone a very happy July 4th! For this year, to make it even happier, I’m wishing everyone a true “day of independence” from what – for many of you, I’m sure – has been the ongoing, self-inflicted oppression of chronic...
by Loren Gelberg-Goff | Blog, Growth, Making Changes, Renewal, Self-Awareness
Nobody liked pop quizzes back in school…well okay, maybe the brainiacs liked them, but none of the rest of us did! They caused an instant feeling of dread, anxiety and resignation whenever the teacher announced one. Well, perhaps unbeknownst to you, you’re still...
by Loren Gelberg-Goff | Anxiety, Health, Overwhelm, Renewal, Resilience, Self-Care, Stress
Whenever we feel stress, whether due to the frustrations of normal daily life as a caregiver or the result of events out in the world over which we have little or no control, the benefits of simple breathing techniques can bring instantaneous relief. The power of this...
by Loren Gelberg-Goff | Anxiety, Asking For Help, Beliefs, Hopefulness, Overwhelm, Resilience, Self-Care, Stress, Support Groups
This has been a sad and difficult week when it comes to facing depression, anxiety, mental illness and mental health, after hearing of the suicide deaths of two very successful and admired celebrities. As caregivers we are no strangers to difficult emotions. We are...
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