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Posted on July 21, 2023August 10, 2023 by Gale Lyman

Rapid Solutions to Workplace Stress

Here’s what to do when work is stressful and there’s too little time to manage it! Using rapid stress solutions, release stress and end the day with energy to enjoy life.

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Posted on February 3, 2023February 6, 2023 by Gale Lyman

A Calendar of Resiliency Practices

Make it a great year with these twelve brilliant ideas to build your resiliency to life’s challenges!

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Posted on April 22, 2022April 22, 2022 by Gale Lyman

Three Steps to Power Down Before Sleep

How to get to sleep when you’ve had an exceptionally difficult day or your mind feels very full.

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Posted on December 8, 2021December 8, 2021 by Gale Lyman

Home alone, again, for the holidays

Inspiring ideas of what to do if you find yourself home alone, again, for the holidays. Especially for family caregivers.

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Posted on November 17, 2021 by Gale Lyman

Side by Side: for family caregivers

A poetic tribute to family caregivers for National Family Caregivers Month, November 2021

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Posted on August 19, 2021August 19, 2021 by Gale Lyman

Caregivers, retreat!

In a stressful situation, especially a never-ending stressful situation, try to retreat and regroup. Soothe yourself and return to reality with more resilience to stay centered instead of stressed.

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Posted on July 30, 2021July 30, 2021 by Gale Lyman

Giving back to Nature

Nature heals, soothes, and nurtures us. With gratitude, how can we do enough for the environment that needs so much? Every now and then I am inspired by poems and spiritual writings; today I found an answer to this question that I’ve been asking for some time now.

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Posted on July 19, 2021 by Gale Lyman

Am I stressed?

The signs and symptoms may surprise you. Learn how stress shows up and use that information to prevent future problems by managing your stress effectively.

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Posted on June 18, 2021June 24, 2021 by Gale Lyman

Nurses: When sleep eludes you

Effective stress management interventions help nurses to cool down after a challenging shift. You’ll sleep better after a cool-down experience!

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Posted on February 5, 2021June 24, 2021 by Gale Lyman

Home alone for Valentine’s Day?

In a long line of ‘not the same’ experiences in 2020/2021, here comes Valentine’s Day. What to do? Frankly, Valentine’s Day isn’t the easiest of holidays for many. Can we reframe this as a self-love day? Sure!

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Posted on October 30, 2020June 24, 2021 by Gale Lyman

Fall Back to find what’s missing

Caregivers, have your days been filled with coping with one urgent issue after another? Fall back for a moment to find what’s missing from your day to day experiences. Now’s the time to retrieve what isn’t urgent, but still of great importance to you.

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Posted on September 10, 2020June 24, 2021 by Gale Lyman

Alarming Long Term Care Problems

Feeling helpless about alarming long term care problems? Five frightening problems affecting residents’ quality of life plague long term care today. You CAN advocate for change, get help for long term care residents, and help burned out staff.

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Posted on July 22, 2020June 24, 2021 by Gale Lyman

The work from home frustration antidote

Work from home frustrations abound and keep you from finishing what you need to do. Professionals are working from home with less tech support and without their colleagues – but with their families and roommates. Family caregivers are trying to work while caring for children or elder parents. What is the antidote to frustration?

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Posted on May 15, 2020June 24, 2021 by Gale Lyman

How to stay healthy during hard times, including pandemics

Create an Extreme Self-Care Plan to protect your health

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Posted on March 25, 2020June 24, 2021 by Gale Lyman

I Live Alone; What Happens if I Get Really Sick?

Do you live alone, or does your aging parent live alone? Amidst all the many posts, problems, and stories around COVID-19, this question posted by my friend Sarah (a pseudonym) really resonated with what I […]

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Posted on August 1, 2019June 24, 2021 by Gale Lyman

After Caregiving, Choose People who are Easy to be With

During the life transition of family caregiver recovery, if you have been isolated, gradually resume social and community activities. Start with people who are easy to love, or at least easy to be with. Source: […]

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Posted on July 15, 2019June 24, 2021 by Gale Lyman

After Caregiving is Over, Create a Comfort Zone for Yourself

During the life transition of family caregiver recovery, create a healing environment for yourself. Put away the medical equipment and supplies, and fill your space with who and what you love – perhaps plants, essential […]

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Posted on June 17, 2019June 24, 2021 by Gale Lyman

Tips for Recovering After Family Caregiving

Being a family caregiver for a loved one who needs help with medical, emotional, physical, or cognitive challenges can be amazing. It can also take a toll on your body, mind and spirit.  When family […]

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Posted on March 28, 2019June 24, 2021 by Gale Lyman

Forgotten Family Caregivers

by Gale Lyman, RN, BSN, HNB-BC. An estimated 44 million Americans are family caregivers (NAC & AARP, 2015), dedicated to caring for their loved ones. When caregiving is done, many would describe it as a […]

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Posted on February 6, 2019June 24, 2021 by Gale Lyman

Sleep

with Deanna Smith. Published previously in the Port Planet, January 2009 Most adults need eight hours of sleep to function well.  Many may think they can get by on less, but actually less than 10% […]

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