The Surprising Economics of Yes and No — and How to Spend Your Time Wisely
…every time you say yes to someone or something, you incur a debt. You now owe time, talent, money, energy, or attention — and that’s a debt you must repay.
Education
💬 Therapy Isn’t Expensive—It’s an Investment (And More Affordable Than You Think)
When people think of therapy, they often imagine high costs and long-term commitments. But here’s something most don’t realize: Many clients pay as little as $25 per session—with insurance covering the rest. Yes, you read that right. Many of my current clients budget $50 a month to meet with me twice a month—investing in their … Read More
Be Like Starbucks: Is It Time to Change Your Open Door Policy?
Starbucks recently changed its open-door policy, highlighting the importance of setting boundaries. Just like businesses, we need limits to protect our time and energy. In this blog, I explore why boundaries are essential for focus, mental health, and productivity—and how to implement them without guilt.
What caregivers need to know about open enrollment
It’s that time of year again! Maybe you have seen the commercials on TV or received a phone call about Medicare Open Enrollment deadlines. As a caregiver of an aging parent do you know what are these deadlines are and what you need to do? It is important to separate the hype of the sales … Read More
Camino Wisdom ~ Lesson 2: Only carry what you need
The journey continues… Having met our Camino Angel we knew we were heading in the right direction. We continued walking out of town and soon we saw the yellow arrows that mark “The Way”. We were so excited to finally be on the right path – our journey had truly begun! And as we walked … Read More
Camino Wisdom ~ Lessons for the Caregiver’s Journey
Two days after I finished writing and recording the final lessons and worksheets of the Caregiver School Program I left on my own journey. Walking 400 miles over 31 days through northern Spain on the Camino de Santiago or “The Way”. Even now several months later as my feet have healed and I have returned … Read More
How to avoid the dreaded winter blues!
Or how to be a happy caregiver when you just don’t feel like it! Winter is upon us and as the days getting shorter, it seems our mood, energy and patience get shorter too. During this time of year many struggle with feelings of sadness and irritability. Add the stress of being a family caregiver and … Read More
Caregiving in the New Year
Happy New Year Sojourners! Now is time for resolutions and new beginnings. As you start another year on your caregiving journey I want you to make a resolution to make caring for yourself a higher priority. In Part One of Caregiver School I outlined the 6 essential steps to stress free caregiving. And for this … Read More
Dementia and the Holidays
5 Strategies for Surviving the Holidays Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or any other form of dementia can be quite a struggle on a daily basis. But add the busyness and activities of the holidays and many caregivers find themselves at their breaking point. The change in routine and added visitors can be … Read More
When it’s time to say goodbye
Six months ago today was the last time I spoke to my mother. She died peacefully in her sleep early the next morning. I didn’t write much about her in my previous blogs mostly because she was such a private person and her story was not mine to tell. But also because, from a family … Read More