by Loren Gelberg-Goff | Boundaries, Caregivers, Change, Family, Growth, Guilt, Self-Care
This Reader’s Question really captures the common caregiver dilemma of feeling trapped…then feeling guilty for wanting some freedom: I’ve been the primary caregiver for my mother forever. She was depressed, had physical ailments, and somehow she always relied on me to...
by Loren Gelberg-Goff | Attitude, Caregivers, Change, Family, Growth, Inspiration, Overwhelm, Renewal, Self-Awareness, Self-Care, Stress
Does the picture this Reader’s Question paints of a caregiver’s life sound like yours? I have been a caregiver for my mother for the past 5 years. My mother lives alone and has a full time aide, but I am the “go-to” person for all calls, decisions, issues that arise,...
by Loren Gelberg-Goff | Boundaries, Caregivers, Growth, Guilt, Happiness, Relationships, Self-Care, Stress
You know that feeling. GUILT. It wells up inside of you every time you carve out a little time for yourself, especially when there are twenty other things on your plate. That feeling of guilt is even more overwhelming and draining when you are a son or daughter caring...
by Loren Gelberg-Goff | Blog, Caregivers, Change, Family, Gratitude, Grief, Growth, Patience, Relationships, Self-Care
I can’t tell you how often this dilemma comes up in client sessions and my conversations with colleagues. It occurs very frequently among people who are taking care of family members (but professional caregivers are not immune!). It’s an issue that’s important to deal...
by Loren Gelberg-Goff | Beliefs, Change, Growth, Happiness, Inspiration, Renewal, Success
Welcome to 2016! Question: What has already shown up on your radar screen this week as something you would like to change in your life? Whatever it is for you, I encourage you to make that your first desired outcome, and make a solid commitment to achieving it! Why be...
by Loren Gelberg-Goff | Attitude, Beliefs, Blog, Change, Growth, Happiness, Inspiration, Relationships, Renewal, Success
Just a quick note to see if I can help get the gears turning in your mind about how to be bolder and more confident when making your New Years resolutions this week…. I know I’ve always taught you about the benefits of using affirmations and declarations as a way to...
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