"Help Comes in All Forms"
Caregiver Tips September 2006
Contents
*Self Care Focus: Help Comes in All Forms
**Words of Encouragement
***Book Award
****Reminders
*****Messages for Caregivers
******So Good I Want To Share It
*******Internet Sites 2Good2Miss
********Thank You
********* Self Care Tip
********** Share A Tip
Self Care Focus: Help Comes in All FormsBy Jo Cavanaugh
Let's take a moment to pause and think about how you have been helped in the past. Think about one situation and ask yourself, "What was the most memorable thing that I remember?"
When I think of all of the times I've had help, the major thing I remember is being open to accept the help. We are all strong and loving caregivers, but we may be the obstacle to our own salvation. Do you allow others to help? Are you looking for opportunities to be helped?
Help comes in all forms and we can't always see it on the horizon. What we can do is be open to receive help. The next time you are frustrated or so tired you don't know if you can go on, Stop. Take a few minutes to think about what kind of help you could use.
Do you need a hug to let you know that you are doing a good job? Is it the cup-of-coffee or hot meal to provide a break and time to recharge? Is it a simple conversation or joke to get your sense of humor revived? Don't close yourself off to help. If it seems overwhelming then start with the small stuff... build your receiving muscles.
Be open to help coming in all forms, shapes, and sizes. It can even be the smile of a child as you shop for groceries...
Courage does not always roar.
Sometimes, it is the quiet voice at the
end of the day saying,
"I will try again tomorrow."-- Anonymous
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Words of Encouragement
How Is The Mirror of Life Treating You?By John Halderman
What you see in the world and much of how others interact with you is a based on what is within you. The world you live in is a mirror, reflecting to you what you feel and project.
This can be hard to face, as we don't want to think that we are anything like all that we see in the world. This is not to say that you are alone responsible for everything going on in the world. However, you bring into your personal world most of what you see and experience by what you perceive and believe.
If you are annoyed and frustrated with drivers on the road, you will find many feel the same about you. Someone who feels irritated with a crowd of people will not see many friendly faces looking back. While, also, if you are considerate and polite, you will experience much of the same.
Your attitude governs how you see the world and how you interact with it.
Sure, There are many things going on in the world that are unpleasant, but if you bring the thinking into your thoughts, you are bringing it closer to your life.
Haven't you noticed that the people that appear happy are the easiest to approach and talk with than those that seem grumpy? Are you the happy one or the grump?
We tend to think that it is up to the world to provide us with what we want, where the opposite is actually true. It is our responsibility how we feel, think and act, which can effect how others interact with us.
If your thoughts throughout the day are mostly on anger, anxiety, distrust, fear, aggression, superiority, and you are looking to one-up everyone, when can you fit in the happiness you want?
Two things are going on:
1) Your mind is listening to what you feel and say all day and responds to them as a command for more. If your mind is engrossed in some form of negative thought all day, when exactly where any happy thoughts going to fit in.
2) The people you interact with are reading you, your body language, your vocal intonations, your behavior. You exude how you feel and the attitude you hold. People will then react, usually in kind. You will get back from them what you project. We all know that we are 'reading' other people all the time. What we feel they are exuding, effects how we behave around them. How do you want people to behave you around you? How do you want people to treat you?
You are trapping yourself with your own thoughts and behavior. In order to have a different life experience you need to choose to project to yourself and the world more of what you do want. Your thought space is fully consumed with whatever thoughts you are involved with all day. You need to make room for better thoughts if you are going to have them. Thoughts of joy don't happen along with thoughts of anxiety, it must be either or.
Now you might be saying to yourself about now, "what about everybody else?" They should treat me better, and then I will be nicer to them. Well, most people feel the same way, all waiting for someone else to start it, to be nice first. Guess what, this method is not working and if you continue to wait for it to, better not hold your breath.
The only way for you to experience a more positive, happy, joyous, loving life is to start with yourself. You be the one to instigate better attitude for others to respond to. Guess who responds to it first, yea, you do. Your own mind will act in kind with whatever attitude you project, why not make it what you want?
Make an effort to seize command of your perceptions, your attitude, your thinking and your actions so that you can project to the world what you want back from it. Only you can choose what object to place in front of the ever-present world mirror in order to get the reflections you desire.
The mirror doesn't lie; it reflects what it sees. Choose to become more of what you want. If you are hoping for a happy experience in life, be happy and seek happiness. Express happiness in all that you do and in all personal interactions. Choose to look for it everywhere.
Grow out of your old thought habits when you notice they no longer support what you want for your life. Personal development and growth may not be the easy way out but you will like, appreciate and admire yourself more for working at it.
Stand in front of the mirror, be the image you want reflected back. Others will follow, somebody has to start, will it be you?
"... at any moment in time what we see outside of us reflects our internal field of consciousness. As such it is a mirror for us. Looking in this mirror can be painful, but it is not nearly so painful as pretending that the mirror is not there." - - Paul Ferrini
Copyright 2005 John Halderman
John Halderman, a writer, speaker, and trainer intent on helping you get effective results with your personal growth. For self-improvement tools, tips and resources to assist you with living an effective satisfying life, get the "Effective Personal Development Newsletter" http://www.activepersonaldevelopment.com
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=John_Halderman
Laughter is the sun that drives winter
from the human face.-- Anonymous
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Book Award
Tracy, a caregiver from Concord, California, will be sent Ask and You Shall Succeed, by Ken D. Foster. Enjoy the read.
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Reminders
Don't forget that September is:
Baby Safety Month
Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association
17000 Commerce Parkway, Suite C
Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054
(856) 638-0420
(856) 439-0525 Fax
achezem@ahint.com
www.jpma.org
Home and Sports Eye Safety Month
Prevent Blindness America
500 East Remington Road
Schaumburg, IL 60173
(800) 331?2020
info@preventblindness.org
www.preventblindness.org
Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month
Gynecologic Cancer Foundation
230 West Monroe, Suite 2528
Chicago, IL 60606
(312) 578-1439
(312) 578-9769 Fax
info@thegcf.org
www.thegcf.org
Healthy Aging Month
Educational Television Network, Inc.
P.O. Box 442
Unionville, PA 19375
(610) 793-0979
(610) 793-0978 Fax
info@healthyaging.net
www.healthyaging.net
Leukemia & Lymphoma Awareness Month
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
1311 Mamaroneck Avenue
White Plains, NY 10605
(800) 955-4572
(914) 821-8806
(914) 821-3607 Fax
infocenter@leukemia-lymphoma.org
www.lls.org
National Cholesterol Education Month
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Health Information Center
P.O. Box 30105
Bethesda, MD 20824-0105
(301) 592-8573
(240) 629-3426 Fax
nhlbiinfo@rover.nhlbi.nih.gov
www.nhlbi.nih.gov
National Food Safety Education Month
International Food Safety Council
National Restaurant Association Education Foundation
175 West Jackson, Suite 1500
Chicago, IL 60604
(312) 715-1010 x374
Bsirt@foodtrain.org
www.nraef.org/index.asp
National Sickle Cell Month
Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, Inc.
16 South Calvert Street, Suite 600
Baltimore, MD 21202
(800) 421-8453
(410) 528-1555
scdaa@sicklecelldisease.org
www.SickleCellDisease.org
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
The National Ovarian Cancer Coalition
500 NE Spanish River Boulevard, Suite 8
Boca Raton, FL 33431
(888) OVARIAN
(561) 393-0005
nocc@ovarian.org
www.ovarian.org
National 5 A Day Month
National Cancer Institute/ Produce for Better Health Foundation
6130 Executive Boulevard EPN 4050
Bethesda, MD 20892
(800) 4-CANCER
(301) 496-8520
(800) 332-8615 TTY
www.5aday.gov
National Pediculosis Prevention Month/ Head Lice Prevention Month
National Pediculosis Association, Inc.
50 Kearney Road
Needham, MA 02494
(781) 499-6487
(781) 499-8129 Fax
npa@headlice.org
www.headlice.org
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
National Prostate Cancer Coalition
1154 15th Street NW
Washington, DC 20005
(888) 245-9455
(202) 463-9455
info@pcacoalition.org
www.pcacoalition.org
National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Center for Substance Abuse Treatment
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857
(800) 729-6686
(301) 443-5052
recoverymonthinfo@health.org
www.recoverymonth.gov
National Osteopathic Medicine Month
American Osteopathic Association
142 East Ontario Street
Chicago, IL 60611-2864
(800) 621-1773
(312) 202-8000
(312) 202-8204 Fax
info@osteopathic.org
www.osteopathic.org
Sports and Home Eye Safety Month
Prevent Blindness America
500 East Remington Road
Schaumburg, IL 60173
(800) 331-2020
info@preventblindness.org
www.preventblindness.org
Reye's Syndrome Awareness Month
National Reye's Syndrome Foundation
P.O. Box 829
Bryan, OH 43505-0829
(800) 233-7393
(419) 636-2679
nrsf@reyessyndrome.org
www.reyessyndrome.org
National Menopause Awareness Month
Office of Women's Health
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857
(888) 463-6332
(301) 827-0926 Fax
(301) 827-0350
www.fda.gov/womens/menopause
Don't miss the October 2006 issue of "Caregiver Tips" with tips and information
on "Napping as an Art Form."
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Messages for Caregivers
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So Good I Want To Share It
Free Book on Prescription Drug Savings
Rebecca Templet is a case worker that has over ten years experience. She is the author
of a book on how to get your medications for free. Rebecca is offering a digital copy of
her ebook on her website. Get Your Meds Free Website
Helping is a passion for Rebecca. In her own words, "...using the Patient Assistance Programs to help people who can't afford meds to get them for free from the pharmaceutical companies. I have made available my book on how to do this on my website for anyone who wants to download this. Download the Book I have been a case manager for over 10 years and am amazed at how people do without
because they don't know what is available."
Rebecca has written the book to help with medications in the United States. She also has referral information for people living in Canada. Just visit her website for contact information.
Free Prescription Savings Card
You may be eligible for a Together Rx Access™ Card. The card is a free prescription savings card for individuals and families in the United States without prescription drug coverage. To learn more about the program and see if you may be eligible, you can visit the program website at: Together Rx Access™ website
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Internet Sites 2Good2Miss
Senior Resources
This suggestion comes from the CaregiverConnect Yahoo Community Board. If you're looking for resources, "check outwww.seniorark.com."
"I hope you will have a look at this 100% volunteer site. No ads, no popups, no way to sell anything. Just having fun providing valuable information, especially for Seniors, but valuable for all.."
Four Candles
I always enjoy mini-movies and inspirational/creative internet sites. Check out this site:
Four Candles
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Thank You
I also want to thank those that have sent an email with a request for information. I enjoy hearing from you and hope that I can provide some support or help when you need it. Please continue to send me your comments and requests.
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Self Care Tip
The Immediate Need For The Best Possible You
Do you ever feel like you got off track somehow and now you’re stuck in a life that really isn’t in harmony with the real you?
Can you imagine for a minute your life was different? What if you were actually born with an astounding potential for a life so fantastic, so exciting, so rewarding, that if you didn’t attain it, you’d feel lost deep inside? Like something very important was missing from your life!
Now that's something to think about! What if you suddenly realize you can find the life you are meant to live? And what if there was actually some sort of universal need for you to attain your potential greatness?
Well, here’s a major announcement, "It’s completely up to you to fulfill your highest potential, and there is truly a powerful need for you to do so. Let me explain.
You are an unbelievable one of a kind being. There has never been another you, and after you’re gone there will never be another you. You are impressively unique and incredibly valuable. When you combine all your unique life experiences, your natural talents and abilities and your unique desires, you find one incredibly valuable resource.
Resource? Yes a resource that is uniquely qualified to make a positive impact in this life.
Your true value isn't based on how much money you have. There are plenty of people with tons of money and material wealth asking themselves right now, " why am I so empty inside"?
The world is full of people who don’t know what they want, who are confused about the challanges in their lives and who desperately wish they could experience a more rewarding life.
So here's the punch line. Your success or failure is up to you. It's based on your ability to overcome your challenges, your intention to become the best person you can be, and on your willingness to use your free will and intelligence to create value for others.
You can choose a purpose for your life that capitalizes on your talents and abilities, and that creates value for others. As a matter of fact, every super successful person I know simply does just that.
Your personal success and greatness are determined by your ability to:
* Overcome your challenges.
* Grow and develop your natural strengths, abilities, talents and skills.
* Determine a purpose for your life that you feel passionate about, and that uses your greatest talents and abilities to serve others.
Success for you or anyone else is simply a matter of being the best you can be.
Your life mission, should you choose to accept it... Is to be an example of excellence by being the best possible you, and this world desperately needs the best possible you!
Copyright 2006 CareerSuccessTraining.com
Find Additional Success Resources at:
http://www.careersuccesstraining.com
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Mark_Duin
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