A Delicate Balance: The Tao Te Ching/Verse Thirty
The Tao Te Ching: Verse Five The one who uses the Tao to advise the ruler Does not dominate the world with soldiers Such methods tend to be returned The place where the troops camp Thistles and thorns grow Following the great army There must be an inauspicious year A [...]
Caring is a Delicate Balance: Let’s Talk About Advance Illness Management
The goal is self-determination and a peaceful death https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXRDGzGyKf8
13 Dangers of Caregiver Denial Guest Post By Dana Larsen
Originally Posted on A Place for Mom: Senior Living Blog on September 28, 2015 Denial is a normal human emotion, especially with symptoms as heartbreaking as dementia or Alzheimer’s, as no one wants to confront the disease for which there is currently no cure. But there are risks to [...]
6 Ways to Restore Your Nursing Resilience: An Interview with Phyllis
Publish Date: July 20, 2016 in Periop Insider by AORN written by Carina Stanton Nursing in the twenty-first century requires a new set of tools to go the distance, according to nursing Career Coach Phyllis Quinlan, PhD, RN-BC. “To have the vitality and resilience to practice nursing today, we need to [...]
Video Tribute: It’s A Nurse
Please remember that The Universe only asked a very special few to dedicate their lives in the service of caring for other...and you said Yes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64EiIXiMQxk Healthcare professionals across the country give of themselves every day. They are dedicated to serving you—our neighbors, friends and family. Their [...]
7 Best Traits All Authentic Leaders Have in Common A Guest Post by Adrienne Partridge
You have most likely heard the word authentic used in conjunction with leadership. Is authentic leadership just a buzz phrase or something you should actually care about as you continue to develop yourself as a leader? It is definitely something you should care about and here's why: Authentic leadership is genuine leadership. Business growth is [...]
The Fearless Caregiver Manifesto A Guest Post by Gary Barg
I will fearlessly assess my personal strengths and weaknesses, work diligently to bolster my weaknesses and to graciously recognize my strengths. I will fearlessly make my voice be heard with regard to my loved ones care and be a strong ally to those professional caregivers committed to caring for my [...]
Quit Playing Games and Choose the Simple Option A Guest Post by Carthage Buckley
Healer's outstretched open hand surrounded by random wise healing words on a rustic stone effect background Unhappiness comes from a set of beliefs that we learn and perpetuate. Therefore; isn’t it logical to you that we can become happier by challenging and changing those beliefs? We can [...]
7 Habits of Highly Resilient Women A Guest Post by Zaheen Nanji
Resilience sign with a road background In 2011, George S. Everly, executive director of Resiliency Sciences Institutes at the University of Maryland, was asked, “What’s the difference between those who choose to sink or swim in times of adversity?” He stated two factors: a) A lack of perspective [...]
Caring Is A Delicate Balance: A New Year’s Resolution…Inviting Sleep
Welcome to my Vlog, Caring Is A Delicate Balance. This Vlog is dedicated to informing professional and family caregivers, raising their awareness for the need for good self-care and celebrating the compassion and generous natures of these caregivers. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CADyAnpaPn0&w=560&h=315] CLICK HERE to go to Phyllis' YouTube Channel
Fire Up Your Energy Chakras for the New Year
Healer's outstretched open hand surrounded by random wise healing words on a rustic stone effect background By Phyllis S. Quinlan, PhD, RN-BC Originally Posted on December 21, 2015 by Christine Crosby in Grandparent News Fire up your energy chakras to rebalance your energy and feel more alive. [...]
9 Tips for Dealing with Passive Aggressive Behavior A Guest Post by Carthage Buckley
Passive aggressive behavior is a common problem in communication. We are accustomed to dealing with aggressive people. They are not very difficult to deal with, once you have some experience, because they are expressing their feelings and so, you know what the issue is, which allows you to deal [...]
