Tag Archives: successful living

Helping Caregivers Care

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Michael

As a caregiver you daily enter into the sufferings of others because you have a helping nature. You are wired to do this, and to do anything else would not be fulfilling because this is your passion, your calling, your … Continue reading →

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Your Personal Values of Faith are Important as a Caregiver

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Michael

“Your beliefs don’t make you a better person, your behavior does.” Personal values are important, but… The person who tells you that he is kind to all, then who quickly turns around in the check out line to give a … Continue reading →

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Consider the Lily

Posted on May 28, 2012 by Michael

Recently, I hosted an awesome webinar on 3 Steps to Successful Living.  I say ‘awesome’ because I think I nailed it in terms of distilling the important facets to living well. Today I want to discuss the first facet: Focus … Continue reading →

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3 Steps to Living Successfully

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Michael

Here is my webinar.  Let me know what you think about it. 3 Steps to Living Successfully Downloadable files for this Webinar: Follow along with the Class notes  Class Notes Resource #1 Person-Centered Planning Resource #2 Successful Building And if … Continue reading →

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Taking Charge

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Michael

Something that I have learned to apply to my life is W.R.A.P.   Now this is a term that is, at least, used in Mental Health circles, and it stands for Wellness Recovery Action Plan.  Dr. Mary Ellen Copeland developed it … Continue reading →

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The Six Most Powerful Words

Posted on April 3, 2011 by Michael

If I was in your shoes can be the 6 most powerful words to use to begin to help another person through a difficult time. A Problem Diffused One day Gary began to talk with me about a struggle that … Continue reading →

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The Abundant Life: One Step at a Time

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Michael

  Life is Good Really! In spite of inevitable hardships, an  underlying current of wholesomeness remains and can be experienced.   Jesus Christ calls this the abundant life: a life that recognizes God’s abiding presence and upward calling/passion regardless of the … Continue reading →

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