If you are a caregiver and are experiencing anger and feeling concerned about it, recognize that caregiver anger is normal, common, and understandable. It is not a sign that you’re a terrible person or that anything is fundamentally wrong with you. This is true even if your anger is primarily directed at your loved one—namely, the person you love and intimately care for. In this article, you will learn how to shine a more understanding and compassionate light on your anger and use it constructively.

Learn how to choose excellence over perfectionism to serve your loved one from a place of greater authenticity, compassion, and wholeness.

If you have found yourself lost in the weeds of caregiving and unable to clearly see yourself or the bigger picture of what you’re doing well, this is a great time to pause for a strengths check. Uncover your unique gifts and aptitudes for caregiving and beyond with some approachable prompts for spotting your strengths.

As the demands on your time and energy snowball, you know in your heart that you need space and rest — that you need to reorient and ground yourself to regain control. Reclaim your sense of peace and power by practicing mindfulness with three beginner-friendly practices curated specifically for caregivers.

Even if often misplaced, guilt feelings are normal – even expected – for caregivers. Learning how to face your guilty feelings and realize the gift in them is key to being an effective, whole-hearted caregiver. In this article, I address how to resolve guilt and take back your power constructively.

Understanding the sometimes subtle distinctions among fixing, helping, and serving is one essential consideration in meaningful caregiving; it makes a world of difference in how effectively you show up as a caregiver. Even more, considering the difference between these three will help you feel more fulfilled, effective, and inspired.