Category: Peace of Mind
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How I Reconnected with an Old Hobby and You Can Too
One way to reconnect this month, even with caregiving duties and responsibilities, is to engage in low-pressure community activities. 🌿 Some suggestions recommended by loneliness and aging researchers include restarting a hobby, joining a gentle exercise class, or participating in a faith-based group. 💛 Hello! That’s right up my alley! 😊 I’m not trying to humblebrag. I only want to…
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A Caregiver’s Concert: Tonight! With Saxophonist Adrian Crutchfield
Whether you’re a caregiver or love someone who is, this one’s for you. Enjoy a free evening of smooth jazz with Adrian Crutchfield at AARP’s Caregiver’s Concert — streaming tonight at 7:00 PM.
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How to Plan for Respite
Sometimes we need a change of scenery. This post reveals the ways one caregiver coordinates her breaks and what she looks for when choosing a provider. In three (3) video parts. 3 videos and 3 tips from a family caregiver on finding respite care outside of the home.
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LIVING HISTORY
On this day in history, Democrat President Lyndon Johnson signed the 1964 Civil Rights Act (CRA) into law. 76% of Republicans voted in favor of the 1964 Civil Rights bill while only 60% of Democrats voted, affirmatively, and Democrats outnumbered Republicans (253 to 178). The Senate had an even bigger spread between the two political parties (Republicans were 82% in favor…
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JUNETEENTH DAY!
As Americans we can celebrate that we live in the only nation that fought a war to end slavery!
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WHEN WORDS HURT
Yesterday, I suggested that a person dear to me not worry about what others think because only what God thinks of her matters. Hours later, I was wondering if I could accept my own advice. You see, that same person thought the worst about me and called me words I WILL NOT WRITE. The entire…
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GRATEFUL DAYS
Gratitude changes my attitude, which is why Thanksgiving ranks high on my list of holidays. Every so often, life seems a struggle to enjoy. Some days, the struggle begins before my feet hit my wood floors. In such cases, I start my day itemizing the blessings from the Lord, from waking me up and protecting…
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MOTIVATE ME MONDAY: Do It Afraid
Republished November 13, 2023 “Do it afraid!” Or at least make a move toward a better life. Why? Because I know how hard it is to do something that scares you, but how fulfilling it can be to take that first step toward a goal. First, a little backstory on why I am telling you…
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MOTIVATE ME MONDAY: Recreate the Moment
Dear Reader, Happy Motivate Me Monday! Here is something to consider on Tuesday and the rest of your week. My last two months… Loved them!!! I don’t have one complaint. I do need to return to a sense of normalcy, though. Because I am a woman who thrives on routine for productivity. However, I love…
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MOTIVATE ME MONDAY
Keep Stepping Today’s MOTIVATE ME MONDAY comes straight from the good book, which is the Word of God. Psalms 37:23-24 declares that a person whose purpose is to follow God has their steps established by the Lord God. So far this morning I have taken over 7,000 steps. Each one, God ordered. He knew I…