RELAXATION & MEDITATION
Featured ArticleIt isn't possible to talk about self-care for family caregivers without talking about respite. More than any other service respite, or a break, is what family caregivers want most. Read more Display Articles by Title | Author | Newest All Relaxation & Meditation Articles
It isn't possible to talk about self-care for family caregivers without talking about respite. More than any other service respite, or a break, is what family caregivers want most. Read more
Create Your Own Personal Space By Judith Glass Whether your home or apartment is large or small, you need your own personal space -an area that reflects your tastes and your personality. Read more
Where there's caregiving, there's stress-that muscle-tensing, stomach-churning feeling that comes from having too many demands on your time. But suffering with the symptoms of stress is the least of it. Read more
How I Embraced My Faith in Faith, My Caregiving Experience I would be hard pressed to state the number of times that I have felt totally overwhelmed, exhausted, and frightened in my role of caregiver. I have exhaled many primal screams while driving to release the built up ‘flight-or-fight' energy that had grown to explosion force. Read more
By Judith Glass Meditating means to think deeply, turn the attention inward, or concentrate on an object or awareness. Many people confuse the term meditation with losing oneself in one thoughts, or taking time to think about the long day ahead of you (or behind you). But you may even feel more anxious if you are thinking about unpaid bills or an uncertain future. Read more
Reduce Stress with a Cup of Tea By Judith Glass When you're bone-tired at the end of a long day and don't want to get the kitchen dirty again, you may satisfy a need for comfort with a cookie, a piece of pie, or some other food that might make you feel great (temporarily), but also packs a bunch of calories. You might also have a cup of coffee - decaf if it's near bedtime. But there's really nothing special about coffee; it's part of your routine. So what else is quick, easy, and relaxing? How about a cup of tea? Read more
By Judith Glass Meditation, which some people associate with yoga or spiritual journeys, has now become a full-blown industry. While the claims for the benefits of meditation make it a rival for the Fountain of Youth, there may be support for some of these claims. You don't have to take a course or buy all kinds of equipment and accessories to derive some of the benefits of meditation right in your own home. We will discuss some of the techniques of meditation (including how to meditate) in another article. For now, here are some reasons why you, as a caregiver, might want to devote ten to twenty minutes every day to meditating. Read more
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