YOURCREATIVECHORD.COM
  • Get My Ebook!
    • GET 2020 Calendars!
  • Home
    • ABOUT
    • TESTIMONIALS
    • Links
    • Contact
  • Sign-Up!
  • INSPIRATION
    • PODCAST
    • CAREGIVER
  • CREATIVITY
    • PIANO
    • INTERVIEWS WITH CREATORS
    • COMPOSING
  • RESOURCES
    • Inspiring Books
    • Self-Care Resources
    • Music Resources >
      • PIANO RESOURCES >
        • Piano Basics Ebook
      • Music-Related For Children
    • Pool & Outdoor Resources >
      • Nature Books For Children

5 Ways To Master Caregiver Learning Curve

2/4/2018

0 Comments

 
DOWNLOAD YOUR FREEBIE: WHAT YOU NEED TO BEAT YOUR INSOMNIA!
Mother daughter photo, 5 Ways To Master Caregiver Learning CurveJenny L Hodgins with her mother, Minva Hodgins
(This piece originally appeared at TheCaregiverSpace.org )
By Jenny Leigh Hodgins

I segued into the role of caregiver for my aging parent quicker than expected. Last year, I left my 30-year career, and sold my Florida home to move back to Kentucky as my mother’s caregiver. I planned to be in place well ahead of need, while I transitioned to working remotely as a freelancer.

1. LIFE’S CURVEBALLS AND SLEDGEHAMMERS
Things don’t always go according to plan. Life hits with big moments whenever it damn well feels like it. Like many adult children, I face the bittersweet reality of being a caregiver to my parent before either of us are ready. I thought I’d have time to ease into the role, but sometimes health issues pop up or wallop like a sledgehammer.

​What a wake-up call, being there when Mom is ill, pained face, weak and trembling, incoherent and out-of-it. Alone in that moment, feeling the full burden of being responsible for her well-being can be an enormously scary place. Facing the impending reality of that final chapter in the cycle of life is not for sissies.

The foreign world of medical terms, insurance and co-pays, increasingly hectic medical appointment schedule, and daily living responsibilities can add up to an overwhelming mountain of pressure. I hadn’t anticipated how my own daily rhythm would be derailed, interrupted or flat-out sacrificed at times.

2. GET AHEAD OF THE CURVE
The learning curve comes swiftly, so I’ve found it best to get my game plan in place, and build my life-state to be ready to play. I’ve discovered the importance of taking care of myself. Putting that oxygen mask on myself first enables me to ward against getting overwhelmed or sick, and be better prepared emotionally, spiritually and practically as caregiver.

3. GET YOUR GAME ON
That means I have to protect my daily rhythm. To be effective in my work as a writer and composer, as a caregiver, and more balanced in my wellness, I have to establish ‘me time’. I rise early to pray, eat and have uninterrupted workflow when I function at my best.

I schedule exercise later in the day to maintain my energy. I use my smartphone calendar app to send me alerts so I stay, or get back on, task. Mapping out my own daily schedule and preserving it as best I can keeps me on top of things and less overwhelmed when Mom’s needs arise.

4. PLAN TO BE THERE IN ADVANCE
I’m grateful to have already settled in, so I’m here when Mom needs me. Not having to rush from another state, or even across town, or leave my workplace, is one load of worry off our minds. My being in place takes some burden off my other family members who don’t have the liberty of leaving jobs, children or properties.

5. TEAM HUDDLE
Keeping open communication with Mom and family members about her health, financial and social needs, as well as legal plans, distributes the caregiving load and assures Mom that we are onboard and unified to uphold her wishes. Getting things in place beforehand helps alleviate worry from all.

This attempt to keep all in the loop brings us closer in harmony to one another. For the caregiver, that support from family team players is indispensable to peace of mind, providing further strength for the tasks ahead.

6. KNOW WHAT YOU KNOW
Getting to know my mother’s daily rhythm gives me knowledge useful for effective emergency response. Being familiar with her usual mannerisms, daily lifestyle, energy, verbal and cognitive responses makes it easy to recognize when something isn’t right.

Paying attention to symptoms early on allows early detection and an upper hand in maintaining her wellness. Knowing her doctors, appointments, medications, and health issues is powerful ammunition against mishaps, and preventative against health problems that could run undetected.

ENDGAME
The role of caregiver can present itself sooner than anticipated, bringing unexpected, new challenges. But I’m finding that having a game plan, a great team that communicates well, a strategy for maintaining my wellness, and tackling challenges with gusto allows me to respond well even to the hardest curveball. ​



I’d love to hear from you. It means a lot to me that my content is helpful and empowers you. Please take a moment to join the conversation below to let me know if you find this helpful, or if you have questions or suggestions! 


My Pinterest inspiration and caregiver boards have more self-care ideas. Please check them out and let me know if you've found any of my ideas helpful. 

You may also find some lovely nature photos & self-care mini-blogs at my Instagram account here. 


Recommended articles:

How To Ease Burden By Your Loving Preparation

HOW TO PREPARE YOUR END-OF-LIFE STORY

Why Should You Dream Too Big & Harness Your Powerful Imagination?

Defeat Fear & Doubt with Your Courage & Capability

How To Deflect Negativity To Become Happier

Believing In The Positive

My Top Tips For Winning Over Your Insomnia 

How To Live A Life of Joyful Creativity



Connect with YourCreativeChord on Pinterest, Instagram, Twitter, Linkedin and Facebook!


RESOURCES:
Caregiver Smartphone Apps:
Best Calendar Apps
10 Daily Apps to Help Caregivers
Best Apps for Caregivers

Free Downloadable Forms:
Power of Attorney Form
Will Form
Advance Directive Forms
National Association of Attorneys General 202-326-6000 Email: feedback@naag.org

DOWNLOAD YOUR FREEBIE: WHAT YOU NEED TO BEAT YOUR INSOMNIA!
Checkout my self-care resources!
0 Comments
    GET YOUR INSPIRING 2020 NATURE PHOTO CALENDAR HERE!

    INSPIRATION!

    In my INSPIRATION blogs, you’ll find ways to overcome obstacles, reach goals, and experience more joy in the moment with spiritual awareness and inner transformation.

    See My Recommended Resources for Self-Care!

    RSS Feed

    Archives

    November 2019
    October 2019
    September 2019
    July 2019
    May 2019
    April 2019
    February 2019
    November 2018
    October 2018
    September 2018
    August 2018
    July 2018
    February 2018

    Categories

    All
    2020 Calendar
    2020 Inspiring Nature Photo Calendars
    2020 Nature Photo Calendar
    234 West Main Street Frankfort
    50+ Single Woman
    About My Behavior As A Human Being
    Abundant Training
    Acceptance
    Accomplishing Goals Or Dreams
    Achieve
    Achieve More As A Teacher
    Achieve Personal Goals
    Activities With Diverse Groups
    Add Value
    Adjust To Significant Transition
    Adult Children
    Adventure
    Adventurous Spirit
    Adversity
    Affect Change In The World
    Afraid
    African Thumb Pianos
    After Climbing A Mountain
    Aging Parent
    A Guide To Decreasing Anxiety And Finding Balance Through Intentional Choices
    Air Of Vibrant Inspiration
    Alchemy Of England
    Alchemy Of England Jewelry
    Alleviate Worry
    All Of Us Have This Inner Wisdom
    All The Difficulties We Face
    Alone In Life
    Alter-ego
    ‘alternative
    A More Meaningful Life
    A Much-needed Break-through
    An Artist For Peace
    And African Thumb Pianos
    And Clinical Supervisor In Oregon.
    And Confidence By Every Experience In Which You Really Stop To Look Fear In The Face. You Are Able To Say To Yourself
    And Depression
    A New Spirit
    An Incredible Inspiration
    An Optimistic State Of Mind
    Anxiety
    Anxiety And Fear
    Anxiety Attacks
    Anxiety Prone
    Anxiety-prone
    Anxious
    Appreciate Our Courage
    Appreciation
    Arboretum
    Architecture Dating Back To The Late 1800s
    Area For Community Workshops
    Art
    Artist
    Artist For Peace
    Artistic Journey
    Artists
    Art Technique
    Artwork
    A Skill To Focus On The Task At Hand
    A Spirit Of Compassion
    A Spirit Of Compassion And Creativity
    A Task To Do
    Attack Of Self Doubt
    Attack Of Self-Doubt
    Attraction For Locals And Tourists
    Author
    Autumn Colors
    Autumn In Kentucky
    Autumn Leaves
    Awaken And Polish Our Maximum Potential
    A Walk Down The Road Feels Like A Vacation
    Aware Of The Human Experience
    A Well-spring Of Imaginative Innovation
    Balanced
    Balance Your Life
    Banners
    Barrage Of Negativity
    Based On Our Commonality As Human Beings
    Battles Forged My Strength
    Battle To Defeat Negativity
    Battling An Attack Of Self Doubt
    Battling An Attack Of Self-Doubt
    Battling Anxiety
    Battling Self Doubt
    Battling Self-doubt
    Beat Insomnia
    Beautiful Autumn Colors
    Beautiful Fall Colors
    Beautiful Kentucky
    Beautiful Kentucky River
    Beautiful Nature Photos
    Beautiful Shop
    Beautiful Shops In Kentucky
    Beautiful Transformation
    Beauty Of Nature
    Become A Better Human Being
    Become Caregiver For My Aging Parent
    Become Happier
    Become The Most Capable
    Becoming The Best
    Bedtime Routine
    Been Friends For Many Lifetimes
    Be Grateful
    Behavior
    Behavioral Or Life Changes
    Behavioral Or Life Changes Require Time
    Behavior As A Human Being
    Be Inflexible
    Being A Caregiver
    Being Afraid
    Being A Perfectionist
    Being Courageous
    Being Forced To Find Innovative Ways To Get Through A Challenge
    Being In Place
    Being More Mindful
    Being Present
    Being True To Myself
    Be In Place As Caregiver For My Aging Parent
    Belief In The Human Heart.
    Belief In Your Own Creative Vision
    Believe In Your Ability
    Believe In Yourself
    Believing In Human Potential
    Believing In The Positive
    Belinda Davis Lesniak
    Belinda Davis-Lesniak
    Benefit Of Practicing Mindfulness
    Be Ready
    Bernheim Forest
    Bernhiem
    Best Life
    Better Prepared
    Better World
    Beyond Our Comfort Zone
    Beyond The Norm
    Bicycle
    Big Changes Bring Out Big Obstacles
    Bike
    Bike Lock
    Bike Shop
    Black And White Areas Of Life
    Blogger
    Blogging
    Bohemian
    Bohemian Flair
    Bohemian Handbags
    Bohemian Musical Instruments
    Bold Faith
    Boost Creativity
    Boost To Fresh Inspiration
    Brave
    Bravery
    Break-through
    Break Through To A New Level Of Success
    Breathe
    Brilliant Transformation
    Brother
    Buddhist
    Buddhist Analogy
    Buddhist Books
    Buddhist Practice
    Build Your Positivity
    Build Your Spiritual Muscle
    Build Your Strength
    Business Owner
    Business Women
    Butterflies
    Butterfly Rescue
    Cafe Alfresco
    Caledesi Island
    Caledesi Island State Park
    Calendars
    Calms My Thoughts
    Camper
    Candles
    Capability
    Capable
    Car Accident
    Caregiver
    Caregiver For My Aging Parent
    Caregiver Responsibilities
    Caregiving Load
    Catalyst
    Caterpillars
    Ceiling Mural
    Challenges
    Challenges As A Caregiver
    Challenges Spur A Heightened Energy
    Challenging
    Challenging Beyond The Norm
    Challenging Circumstances
    Challenging Circumstances Are An Opportunity
    Challenging Fear
    Challenging Our Fear
    CHALLENGING WORKOUTS BUILD STRENGTH
    Change
    CHANGE CAN BE AWKWARD
    Change In A Relationship
    Changing Colors
    Chanted
    Chanted My Buddhist Mantra
    Chanting
    Chapters In My Life
    Climbing A Mountain
    Climbing Mountains
    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
    Collaboration With A Local Shop
    Colorful Store
    Comfort Zone
    Commissioned Ceiling Mural
    Communicate Our Musical Art
    Communication With Others
    Community In A Local Shop
    Compassion
    Compassionate
    Compassionate Rhythm Of Life
    Complain About My Hardships
    Compose
    Composing
    Composing Music
    Confidence
    Confronted My Inner Demons
    Connection
    Connection & Compassion
    Connection With Others
    Consistent
    Consistently Battling It From The Inside Out
    Conspicuous External Proof
    Constantly Fighting Doubt
    Continually Challenging Our Fears
    Continuing Through A Difficult Moment
    Contribute To A Larger Cause
    Coping Mechanisms
    Copingwithstress
    Coping With Stress
    Couldn’t Function Beyond Bed-rest
    Counterintuitive For Introverted Creators
    Courage
    Courage And Confidence By Every Experience In Which You Really Stop To Look Fear In The Face. You Are Able To Say To Yourself
    Courageous
    Create New Habits Of Self-talk
    Create Plan B
    Create Value
    Create Value As A Foundation For Our Future
    Creating A Video
    Creating Value
    Creating Value Out Of Any Situation
    Creative
    Creative Collaboration
    Creative Community
    Creative Energy
    Creative Life
    Creative Outlet
    Creative People
    Creative Process
    Creative Spark
    Creative Spark Begins
    Creative Thinking
    Creative Well-Spring
    Creative Workshops
    Creativity
    Creativity And Inspiration
    Creativity & Connection
    Creativity Means To Push Open The Heavy
    Creators
    Creators From All Over The World
    Credentialed New Author
    Crushing Negativity
    Cycling
    Cycling Adventures
    Cyclist
    Daily Journal
    Daily Living
    Daily Schedule
    Daily Stress
    Daisaku Ikeda
    Darkness
    Dawn Of Peace
    Dealing With Anxiety
    Dealingwithbetrayal
    Dealingwithdifficulty
    Dealing With Internal Struggle
    Deal With Life’s Inevitable Challenges
    Debilitatingly Shy
    Decision-making Is A Process
    Decision-making Is A Process That Is Not Final
    Decisions To Leave A Career
    Decrease Your Anxiety
    Decreasing Anxiety
    Deep Breathing And Imagery
    Defeat Fear & Doubt With Your Courage & Capability
    Deflecting Negativity
    Depression
    Designs From Leicestershire
    Determination
    Determination To Win
    Determined Prayer
    Develop
    Develop And Expand
    Develop Compassion
    Develop Courage
    Develop Discipline
    Develop Flexibility
    Develop Focus
    Developing Confidence
    Developing Stamina
    Develop My Full Potential
    Develop New Skills
    Develop Patience
    Develop Spiritual Muscle
    Develop The Best Of Ourselves
    Develop TRUST In Our Own Ability
    Dialectical Behavior Therapy
    Difficulties
    Difficulties Are Like Climbing Mountains
    Difficulties In Daily Life
    Difficult Internal Challenge
    Difficult Moment
    Difficulty
    Dignity Of People
    Directing
    Disaster Relief
    Discipline
    DISCOVERING YOUR ABILITY
    Discovery
    Diverse Retail Experience
    Doesn’t Mean It Will Be Easy Or Even Appreciated By Others
    Doing The Work
    Do More Than I Would Have Otherwise Envisioned
    Do Something Bigger
    Do Something Different
    Do The Inner Work First
    Doubt
    Doubt And Fear
    Doubting Myself
    Doubts
    Downtown
    Downtown Dunedin
    Downtown Frankfort
    Downtown Frankfort Renovations
    Do Your Fears Teach You
    Draw More Local Artists And Business Owners
    Dream
    Dreamcatcher
    Dreams
    Drive Back To Lexington
    Driving Lessons
    Dr. Tara Sanderson
    Dr. Tara Sanderson’s Book
    Dunedin
    Dunedin Causeway
    Dysfunctional Backgrounds
    Early Detection
    Easily Accessed Online
    Effective Emergency Response
    Egg Shakers
    Eleanor Roosevelt
    Eleanor Roosevelt’s Famous Quote;
    Eligible For Disaster Relief Due To The Hurricane
    Embracing My Every Flaw
    Emotional
    Emotional And Psychological
    Emotionalism
    Empathetic
    Empathy
    Empower
    Empowering
    Empowers
    Empowers You
    Empty The Barrage Of Negativity Swirling In My Brain
    Encourage
    Encourage Compassion
    Encouragement
    Endurance
    Energetic And Upbeat Character
    Energy Commands A Room
    Energy For Empathy
    England
    Enlightened Perspective
    Entrepreneur
    Envisioned
    Essential Oils
    Eternal Rhythm Of Life
    Evening Struggle Seemed Like A Mirage
    Everything Depends On The Outlook We Choose
    Exchange Of A Dialogue
    Exercise Beats Insomnia
    Exercise Refreshes
    Exercising
    Exhaustion
    Expand
    Expand Our Character
    Expansion Into New Levels
    Expectations
    Expect Nothing
    EXPECT NOTHING TO BE EASY
    Experiencing Difficult Emotions
    Experiencing Fear
    Explore New Territory
    Express Cafe
    Expressing
    Exterior Confidence
    Face Resistance
    Face The Fear And Darkness
    Facilitating
    Facing Fear
    Facing Resistance
    Facing Unforeseen Challenge
    Failure
    Failure As Part Of The Legitimacy Of Practicing Toward Mastery
    Fall Colors
    Fall Leaves
    Family
    Family Members
    Fear
    Fear And Darkness
    Fear And Doubt
    Fear And Self Doubt
    Fear And Self-doubt
    Fear Has No Need To Function In My Life
    Fear Is A Normal Function In Human Life
    Fear Is A Powerful Catalyst
    Fears Of Endings Or Weaknesses
    Fear Wants To Protect Us
    Feature A Local Artist
    Feature A Local Artist With A Commissioned Ceiling Mural
    Feel What Is Most Painful
    Fierce Opponent
    Fight Against Our Own Perceived Limitations
    Fighting For Survival
    Figure Out What Fear Wants
    Financial
    Find A Space Within Your Mind
    Find Hope
    Finding Hope
    Finding Inner Strength
    Finding Strength
    FINDING THE VALUE WITHIN YOUR STRUGGLES
    Find Innovative Ways To Get Through A Challenge
    Find Solutions
    Find Ways To Take Care Of Ourselves
    First Bicycle
    First Published Book
    Florida
    Florida Garden
    Florida's Tropical Flatland
    Flower Of Culture
    Flowers
    Flowing Fountain
    Focusonthepositive
    Focus On The Task At Hand
    Fool-proof Strategies To Turn Away My Inner Demons
    For All Who Worry Or Doubt
    Force For Good
    Forge A Life-state
    Forge Full Potential
    FORGE YOUR BEST SELF
    FORGING INNER STRENGTH
    For The Betterment Of Self And Society
    For Those Dealing With Anxiety
    For Those From Dysfunctional Backgrounds
    Fostering Positivity
    Foundation For Our Future
    Found My Weaknesses As Well As Strengths
    Frankfort
    Frankfort Mom And Pop Shops
    Freelance Writing
    Fresh Air
    Fresh Inspiration
    Fresh Perspective
    Friction Within Relationships
    Friendship
    Fuel Sense Of Empathy For Others
    Fulfill
    Fulfill Greatest Potential
    Fulfill Maximum Potential
    Fulfill My Greatest Potential
    Full Potential
    Gardener
    Get On This Bicycle And Roll Forward
    Get Out Of Bed And Stretch
    Get Sleep
    Get Through A Challenge
    Getting My Plans Crushed
    Getting Sleep
    Going After My Dreams Doesn’t Mean They Will Be Handed To Me On A Silver Platter
    Good Food
    Good Physical Workout
    Good Physical Workout Will Push The Limits Of Our Endurance
    Grateful
    Gratitude
    Greatest Art
    Greatest Potential
    Great Figures In History
    Great Figures In History Who Spearheaded Revolution
    Greek Sponge Docks
    Grew My Confidence
    Grief
    Groaning Doorway Of Life Itself. This Is Not An Easy Task. Indeed
    Growing Capacity
    Growing Resilience
    Growth Comes Through Tragedy
    GROWTH Of Our Potential
    Guided Shamanic
    Guided Shamanic Journey
    Guided Shamanic Journey Adventures
    Handcrafted
    Handcrafted Candles
    ’ Handcrafted Designs
    Handcrafted Soaps
    Hand Drums
    Handle Anything In Our Lives
    Hanging Out With Friends
    Happy Visions
    Harmonious Living
    Has Your Mindset Affected An Outcome
    Have A Large Life
    Haven For Self-care Products
    Have Those Anxiety Attacks That Shook My Whole Body With Nausea Or Stomach Pain
    Having A Game Plan
    Having To Devise A New Way Through
    Healing Force
    Health
    Healthandwellness
    Healthier
    Healthier Techniques
    Healthy
    Heart Of A Poet
    Heightened Energy
    Help
    Hidden Gem
    Hiker
    Holiday Stress
    Home State Of Kentucky
    Honed A Skill To Focus
    Honeymoon Island Beach
    Horse Farms
    Hosted By Benjamin Hardy
    Housing Slow-down
    How A Spiritual Workout Builds Your Strength
    How Facing Your Fear Helps You
    How I Know I’m On The Right Track.
    How Important It Is To Treasure Ourselves
    How Struggle Helps You
    How Struggle Helps You Tap Your Creative Well-Spring
    How To Achieve Your Goals By Creating An Enemy.
    How To Believe In Yourself
    How To Create A Better Life
    How To Decrease Your Anxiety & Live More Mindfully; An Empathetic Perfectionist Helps You Balance Your Life
    How To Respond
    How To Respond To The Difficulties
    How To Transform Your Problems
    How To Transform Your Problems Into Creativity & Connection
    How To Transform Your Problems To Ignite Creativity & Connection
    How To Use Your Problems
    How To Use Your Problems To Ignite Creativity & Connection
    HOW TO WIN
    HOW TO WIN VICTORY
    HOW TO WIN VICTORY OVER A STRONG OPPONENT
    How Your Problems Connect You
    How Your Problems Connect You With The World
    Hurricane
    Hurricane Irma
    Hurricane Of Historic Power Struck Near My Home
    Ideas To Expand The Shop
    Ignite Creativity & Connection
    'I Have Lived Through This Horror. I Can Take The Next Thing That Comes Along.' You Must Do The Thing You Think You Cannot Do.
    'I Lived Through This Horror. I Can Take The Next Thing That Comes Along
    Imaginative
    Imaginative Innovation
    Importance Of Self Care
    Importance Of Self-care
    Improve
    Improve Our Environment
    Improve Rapport Within Relationships
    Improve Relationships
    Inc
    Incense
    Independent
    Inevitable Ups And Downs
    Infusing A New Spirit With Connection & Compassion
    Inner Demons
    Inner Growth
    Inner Life
    Inner Power Fueled By Belief
    Inner Strength
    Inner Wisdom
    Innovation
    Innovative Thinking
    Insecure
    Insecurities
    Insomnia
    Insomniac
    Inspiration
    Inspirational Blog
    Inspirational Blogger
    Inspiration Blogger
    Inspiration From Nature
    Inspire
    Inspired Growth
    Inspiring
    Inspiring Books
    Inspiring Stories
    Instantly Makes You Feel
    Instantly Makes You Feel You’ve Been Friends For Many Lifetimes
    Intense Fear
    Intent To Improve Ourselves
    Interconnectedness Of Life
    Interviewing Creative People
    In The Light Of Day
    Introverted Creators
    Invincible
    Isolated
    Italianate Architecture
    Italianate Architecture Dating Back To The Late 1800s
    It Is Always A Test Of My Faith
    It May Be The Most Severely Challenging Struggle There Is. For Opening The Door To Your Own Life Is In The End More Difficult Than Opening The Door To All The Mysteries Of The Universe.
    It‘s Up To Us To Do The Inner Work
    Jenny Leigh Hodgins
    Jewelry
    Journal
    Journal Entry
    Journalling
    Journey
    Juggling Adversity
    Just Breathe
    Kalakula
    Kentucky
    Kentucky Architecture
    Kentucky Autumn
    Kentucky Beauty
    Kentucky Business
    Kentucky Business Owner
    Kentucky Fall
    Kentucky Fall Colors
    Kentucky From Florida
    Kentucky Hills
    Kentucky Horse Park
    Kentucky Living
    Kentucky Nature
    Kentucky Nature Photos
    Kentucky Nature Pix
    Kentucky Photos
    Kentucky River
    Kentucky Small Business
    Kentucky Small Business Owners
    Kentucky State Arboretum
    Kentucky Tourism
    Kentucky Trees
    Kentucky Women Business Owners
    Kentucky Women In Business
    Key To Victory
    Kitchen Towels
    Knee-jerk Reactions
    KY
    KY 40601
    Lack Of Sleep
    Leader
    Leading And Teaching Large Groups
    Learned To Listen
    Learn How To Believe In Yourself
    Learning From Other Creative People
    LEARNING TO BE CREATIVE
    Learning To Look At Fear
    Legal Plans
    Leicestershire
    Lessening Anxiety
    Lessening Insomnia
    Levels Of Anxiety
    Lexington
    Lexington Arboretum
    Licensed Psychologist
    Life Changes
    Life Experience
    Life Is Full Of Options
    Lifelong Dream
    Lifelong Dream Path
    Lifelong Dreams
    Life's Interconnectedness
    Lifestyle
    Limitations
    Limitless
    Limitless Capacity
    Limitless Potential
    Lion Of Justice
    Listening To Or Playing Music
    Listen To My Fear
    Listen To Opposing Perspectives
    Literature
    Literature And Poetry
    Live More Mindfully
    Live More Mindfully Through Intentional Choices
    Local Artisan Shops
    Local Artists’ Works
    Local Kentucky Artisan Shops
    Local Mom And Pop
    Local Shop
    Local Small Business
    Local Small Business To Exclusively Host
    Look At Everything As A Chance To Expand
    Look At The Issues Causing Concern
    Looking Outside My Box
    Loss
    Lower Judgment
    Main Street Frankfort
    Make And Take Earring
    Make Intentional Choices
    Manageable Methods For Dealing With Internal Struggle
    Managed To Function Well
    Manifest My Full Potential
    Massage
    Massage And Reiki
    Massage And Reiki Treatments
    Maximum Potential
    Medical Appointment
    Medical Terms
    Meditation
    Meditations
    Meet The Owner
    Mental
    Mental Angst
    Mental Anxiety
    Mental Health
    Mental Wellness
    Mentors
    Metamorphoses
    Metaphysical
    Metaphysical Books
    Metaphysical Practices
    Metaphysical Products
    Metaphysics
    Mindbodyspirit
    Mindfulness
    Mindful Practices
    Mindset
    Mind-set Is Resolutely Centered
    Mindset Is Resolutely Centered
    Misfortune
    Mom And Pop
    Mom And Pop Shop
    Monarch
    Monarch Butterflies
    Monarch Rescue
    More Advanced Levels Of Accomplishment
    More Balanced Personality
    More Compassionate
    Most Fearful
    Most Positive
    Most Powerful Opponents
    Motivational Interviewing
    Move Forward
    Music
    Musical Instruments
    Music Composing
    Must Embolden Myself
    Mutual Branding
    My Darkest Fears
    My Inner Demons
    Narrow-minded
    Native American Indian
    Native American Indian Products
    Native Indian
    Native Indian Art
    Native Indian Dreamcatchers
    Native Indian Photography
    Naturalist
    Nature
    Nature As Inspiration
    Nature As Muse
    Nature As Spiritual Practice
    Nature Inspires
    Nature Love
    Nature Music Video
    Nature Photo
    Nature Photo Calendar
    Nature Photo Designs
    Nature Photos
    Nature's Beauty
    Nature's Vibrations
    Need Some Help
    Need Time To Adjust
    Negative Emotions
    Negativity
    Negativity Swirling In My Brain
    Nerves
    Nervous
    Nervousness
    Network
    Never Give Up
    Never Give Up Until I Win Absolute Victory
    New
    New Age
    New Age Meets Bohemian
    New Author
    New Challenges
    New Dawn Of Peace
    New Ebook
    New Level Of Success
    Newly Opened Frankfort Shop
    Nick Lesniak
    Nightly Routine
    Nighttime Routine
    Nir Eyal
    No Matter What
    Non-perfectionists
    Normal Experience
    No Room For Ego
    No Sleep
    Notecards
    Not Enough
    Nothing Is Certain In Life But Change Itself
    Nurturing
    Nurturing Creativity
    Nurturing Creativity And Inspiration
    Nurturing Your Creative Soul
    Oasis
    Obstacles
    Obstacles Are The Path Itself
    OCD
    Oil Diffusers
    Okay To Treat Yourself
    Oozing Friendly Vibes
    Open Communication
    Opening Her Heart In Conversation
    Open The Door To Inner Life
    Open The Path To My Future
    Open Up New Neurological Pathways
    Opportunities
    Opportunities For Creative Collaboration
    Opportunity
    Opposing Perspectives
    Optimal Living Daily
    Orange And Black Butterfly
    Or Facilitating
    Original Designs
    Our Choices Are Valid And Trustworthy
    Our LIMITLESS Capacity
    Outdoor-man
    Outside The Box
    Overachiever
    Overachievers
    Overachieving
    Overachieving Tendencies
    Overcome Challenges
    Overcome Obstacles
    Overcoming
    Overcoming Lack Of Confidence
    Overcoming Stage Fright
    Painting And Photography
    Palm Harbor
    Park Your Two Wheels
    Past Failures And Setbacks
    Pat Yourself On The Back
    Paving My New Pathway
    Paying Attention To Symptoms
    Perceived Limitations
    Perceive Life Through A Broader Scope
    Percussion
    Percussion Instruments
    Perfectionism
    Perfectionist
    Performing
    Person
    Personal Demons
    Personal Dev
    Personal Dev Blogger
    Personal Development
    Personal Goal
    Personal Goals
    Personal Growth
    Personal Loss
    Personal Struggles
    Perspective
    Photo By Jenny Leigh Hodgins
    Pinellas Bike Trail
    Pinellas Trail
    Playing Cards
    Playing Piano
    Poem
    Poem About Fear
    Poetry
    Poetry By Jenny Leigh Hodgins
    Polish Maximum Potential
    Positive
    Positive Creative Community
    Positive Creative Community In A Local Shop
    Positive Indication
    Positivevibe
    Positive Ways To Transform Negative Self Talk
    Positive Ways To Transform Negative Self-talk
    Positivity
    Posters
    Potential
    Potential Of Each Individual
    Powerful Catalyst
    Powerful Catalyst For Tapping Into
    Powerful Imagination
    Powerful Opponents Forge Full Potential
    Powerful Prayer
    Practice New
    Prayer
    Prayer Manifests
    Prayer Manifests In Tangible
    Problems
    Problems Are Opportunity
    Problems In Life
    Problem-solving Skills
    Problem State
    Process Of Personal Development
    Productive Way
    Products Feature The Beauty Of Nature
    Products Feature The Beauty Of Nature With Self-care Themes
    Products Feature The Beauty Of Nature With Self-care Themes For Nurturing Creativity
    Protagonists
    Protect Our Lives
    Provide Solutions
    Provoke Negative Emotions
    Psychological
    Psychological Pressure
    Psychology
    Public Speaking
    Pull Up The Wisdom
    Pushing Beyond Comfort
    Pushing Ourselves Beyond Our Comfort Zone
    Puzzles
    Rainsticks
    Rain Sticks
    Raise Capable Youth
    Raven Run
    Raven Run Nature Sanctuary
    Reach A Personal Goal
    Reading
    Ready For Impending Challenges
    Reality
    Realization
    Real-life Scenarios
    Recommended Music Resources
    Recommended Self-care Products
    Reflecting On Myself
    Reflecting On Myself Through This Process
    Reframing
    Reframing Our Situation Or Ourselves
    Reiki
    Relationship
    Relaxed
    Releasing Fears
    Relentlessly Attacked By Insomnia
    Relief Or Comfort
    Relieve Stress
    Remaining Positively Undaunted
    Remaining Positively Undaunted By External Or Internal Obstacles
    Remaining Undefeated
    Renovations Are Underway To Draw More Local Artists And Business Owners To Provide A Boon Of Attraction For Locals And Tourists
    Resilience
    Resistance
    Resistance In The Form Of Judgment From Others
    Resourcefulness
    Responding To Each Surprising Obstacle With The Determination To Win
    Retail Experience
    Revere The Positive
    Revolution
    Rich Meaning And Gratitude
    Riding A Bicycle
    Road Bike
    Role Of Caregiver
    Roosevelt
    Routine
    Sanctity Of Life
    Satisfying Way Of Life
    Scenic Farms
    Search Inwardly
    See Beyond Myself
    See More Options Available
    See Past Differences
    Self
    Selfcare
    Self Care
    Self-care
    Selfcare Ideas
    Self-care Meditation
    Self-care Offerings
    Self-care Products
    Self Care Strategies
    Self-care Strategies
    Self-care Themes
    Self Compassion
    Self-compassion
    Self Confidence
    Self-development
    Self Doubt
    Self-doubt
    Self Growth
    Self-growth
    Self Improvement
    Self-improvement
    Selflove
    Set Out To Achieve Personal Goals
    Setting Boundaries
    Setting Goals
    Setting Goals That Seem Impossible
    Setting Goals That Seem Impossible To Achieve
    Sgi
    SGI President Daisaku Ikeda
    Sgi Usa
    Sgi-usa
    Shamanic
    Shamanic Journey
    Sheer Life Experience
    Shook My Whole Body
    Significant Metamorphosis
    Significant Transitions
    Sign Of My Inner Growth
    Sitting Silently With Your Thoughts
    Sitting Still With Our Thoughts And Negative Feelings
    Situations That Typically Provoke Negative Emotions
    Sketch- And Notebooks
    Sleep
    Sleep Habits
    Sleep-inducing
    Smorgasbord Of Spiritually Positive Products And Experiences
    Soaps
    Social Needs
    Soft Power Approach
    Solitude
    Some Of The Greatest Art Is Born Of The Struggling Artist
    Someone Who Tends Toward Worrying
    Something More Difficult Or Unexpected
    Something More Difficult Or Unexpected Often Presents Itself
    Specializes In Working With Clients Who Struggle With Perfectionism
    Specific Technique For An Artwork
    Spending Time In Nature
    Spiritual Core
    Spirituality
    Spiritually Positive Products
    Spiritual Muscle
    Spiritual Products
    Spiritualwellness
    Spiritual Wellness
    Spiritual Wellness And Self-care
    Spiritual Workout
    Spoke To Myself With A Voice Of Calmness
    Stage Fright
    Stamina And Strength
    Stamina Over Insomnia
    Starkey Park
    Starkey Park Trail
    Starting From The Inner Realm
    Starting New
    Sterling Silver Gemstone Jewelry
    Stomach-upset Agony
    Stories Of Victory
    Strachan's Ice Cream
    Strategy For Wellness
    Strategy For You To Learn How To Believe In Yourself
    Strengthen Oneself
    Strengths I Didn’t Realize Were In Me
    Stress
    Stress Coping
    Stress Coping Mechanisms
    Stress Relief
    Stress Tips
    Strive To Listen To Opposing Perspectives
    Striving To Reach A Personal Goal
    Stronger
    Stronger Life-force
    Struggle
    Struggles
    Struggles Exponentially More Valuable
    Struggles In One Aspect Of My Life Interconnect And Apply Toward Other Aspects Of My Life
    Struggling Artist
    Success
    Suffering
    Suncoast Parkway
    Sunflower Facing The Sun
    Sunflowers
    Support And Guidance
    Support Connections Locally
    Support From Family
    Surprising Challenges
    Survival Capacity
    Tackling New And Bold Territory
    Take Action
    Take A Moment To Relax
    Take Up Cycling
    Taking Care Of Myself
    Taking Full Responsibility For One’s Choices
    Taking Full Responsibility For One’s Choices Is Empowering
    Taking Photos
    Talon Winery
    Tangible
    Tap Creativity
    Tap Into Inherent Wisdom
    Tapping Into Our Inner Strengths
    Tap Wisdom
    Tap Wisdom With Fresh Ideas
    Tap Your Creative Well-Spring
    Tarot Readings
    Tarpon Springs
    Teach Others How To Treasure Our Lives
    Tea Leaf
    Tea Leaf And Tarot Readings
    Tenacity
    Tendencies To Doubt Myself
    Test Or Build One’s Abilities
    That Little Inner Critic
    The Artists Rule
    The Artists Way
    The Beautiful Monarch
    The Beautiful Monarch Facebook Group
    The Key To Leading Global Society
    The ‘never Give Up’ Spirit
    The Opportunity To Lead
    The Outlook We Choose
    The Owner’s Creative Energy
    There’s A New Spirit Infusing Downtown Frankfort
    The Story Behind An Artiste’s Creative Process
    The Voice Of Courage
    Thinking
    Thinking Outside The Box
    Thinking The Hardest Part Is Over Is Almost Always Wrong
    Through Adversity
    Through This Process
    Thunder Makers
    Tipsforstressrelief
    Tips For Winning Over Insomnia
    Tools To Find Reasonable Outcomes For Challenging Circumstances
    Too Much
    To Stand My Ground
    Tragedy
    Tragically Died
    Training Others To Respect Your Personal Boundaries
    Transformational
    Transforming
    Transformingrelationships
    Transform Mindset
    Transform My Credit Score
    Transform Negative Self Talk
    Transform Negative Self-talk
    Transform Your Problems
    Transition
    Transitions
    Treasuring Life
    Treat Yourself In The Name Of Bringing Your Best To The Situation
    Trek
    Troubles
    True Personal Victory
    T-shirts
    Tune In To Ourselves
    Turn To Historical Figures For Their Wisdom
    Turn To Historical Figures For Their Wisdom And Encourage-ment
    Typical Emotional State Of An Overachiever
    Uncomfortable Aspects Within A Relationship
    Undaunted
    Undaunted By External Or Internal Obstacles
    Understanding Fear
    Undeterred
    Uniquely Characteristic Limestone
    Universal Connection
    Unlimited Power Of Faith
    Upbeat Podcasts
    Uplifting Books
    Urgency For A Much-needed Break-through
    Use Fear To Develop TRUST In Our Own Ability To Handle Anything In Our Lives
    Use My Struggles
    Use Nature For Self Care
    Use Nature For Self-care
    Use Problem-solving Skills
    Use Problem-solving Skills To Open Up
    Value My Own Life
    Vibrant Inspiration
    Victim Mentality
    Victory
    Victory Celebration
    Victory Over A Strong Opponent
    Victory Over Every New Challenge
    Visible Changes In Our World
    Visit To This ‘hidden Gem’ Of A City
    Voice Of Calmness
    Voice Of Confidence
    Voices Of Others
    Vow To Never Give Up
    Walking Outdoors
    Wall Springs
    Wall Springs Park
    Ways To Take Care Of Ourselves
    We Are Invincible
    Wee Hours Of Morning
    Welcoming Failure
    Wellness
    Well-spring Of Imagination
    What Dreams Are Made Of
    What I Envision As My Lifelong Dream
    What If I Believed In Myself
    What Lessons Or Inspiration Do Your Fears Teach You?
    What We Need To Transform Our Feelings And/or Situation
    WHEN PLAN A LEADS TO PLAN B
    When Something Isn't Right
    When We Feel Fear
    Where New Age Meets Bohemian With A Wanderlust Flair
    Wicked Glass & Wanderlust Designs
    Willingness To Fight Against Our Own Perceived Limitations
    Windchimes
    Wind Chimes
    Window Stickers
    Window Stickers And A Range Of Calendars
    Winning
    Winning Against The Lower Worlds
    Winning Life
    Win Success
    WIN VICTORY
    Win Victory No Matter What
    Wisdom
    Wise
    With A Resolute Vow
    With My Determined Prayer
    Without Support Or Understanding
    Withstand Countering Views
    Women Business Owners
    Women In Business
    Women Owners
    Women Who Own Small Business
    Working Through Potential Negative Feelings
    Workshops
    Work Through Concerns
    Worry About What People Think
    Worrying
    Worry Or Doubt
    Write
    Write Thoughts In Journal
    Writing
    Writing A Poem
    Writing Our Stories Of Victory
    You Gain Strength
    Your Best Self
    YourCreativeChord
    YourCreativeChord Blogs
    YourCreativeChord Podcasts
    Your Full Potential
    Your Own Innovative Thinking
    Your Problems Connect You
    Your Troubles
    Your Troubles Are Your Progress Barometer & Catalyst For Your Full Potential
    YOUR TRUE VICTORY IS WITHIN YOUR PROBLEMS
    You Want To Do Everything Yourself

    RSS Feed

Creative Strategies

Creativity
Interviews with Creators
Composing
Piano
Caregiver
Inspiration

YourCreativeChord

About

Support

Terms of Use
​Contact
​
Affiliates Disclosure
Privacy Policy

Resources

Pool & Outdoor
Music
Self-Care
Inspiring Books 
© COPYRIGHT 2018/2019. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
  • Get My Ebook!
    • GET 2020 Calendars!
  • Home
    • ABOUT
    • TESTIMONIALS
    • Links
    • Contact
  • Sign-Up!
  • INSPIRATION
    • PODCAST
    • CAREGIVER
  • CREATIVITY
    • PIANO
    • INTERVIEWS WITH CREATORS
    • COMPOSING
  • RESOURCES
    • Inspiring Books
    • Self-Care Resources
    • Music Resources >
      • PIANO RESOURCES >
        • Piano Basics Ebook
      • Music-Related For Children
    • Pool & Outdoor Resources >
      • Nature Books For Children