5 Steps for Caregivers to Shift Limiting Beliefs for Good

By Roz Jones

How are you your own worst enemy? As Caregivers, we limit ourselves so much. We live in our heads and come up with all these ways to keep us from getting anything accomplished. Even though deep down we know we’re good enough, and how much we’re fully capable of getting things done.

The only way to get past these self-sabotaging behaviors is to take active, intentional steps to remedy our thinking. Let’s look at 5 steps that will shift Caregivers limiting beliefs for good.

Stop

Wait a minute; what were you thinking? If a thought feels off about something, it’s time to stop and examine this idea much closer. Is this perhaps a self-limiting belief?

Think About What You’re Saying

Where is the lie in this thought? You’ve already figured out there’s something wrong with it, or you wouldn’t be going through this process. This means something about it is not ringing true. When you understand where the lie is, it becomes easier to know how to counter it.

Look for the Proof

Is there any proof this self-limiting thought is true? Let’s examine the part you feel is a lie. Here’s where you need to take a step back from the situation if you can and look very impartially at what’s going on. Is there any grain of truth in what you’re thinking?

Take Control

If what you were thinking is a lie, it’s relatively easy to counter the false aspects of the statement with the truth. But what if this thought was at least partially true? You start by reminding yourself this isn’t always the case. For example, you might be thinking you are always late. Maybe you are, in fact, late sometimes. To perform this step, you would need to recall various instances when you were on time. By countering the lie, you are taking control of the situation, and not allowing the limiting belief to have any sway over you.

Get Help

Sometimes it can be challenging to remove limiting beliefs by yourself. In these instances, it can be beneficial to talk to a friend, or even a counselor, to help you see the truth. There is nothing wrong with getting help, especially from someone who is in a position to be impartial.

Self-limiting beliefs don’t have to control your life. By examining your thoughts, especially those that seem to hold you back, you will find it much easier to move forward toward your goals. Soon you will realize success!

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Why Regular Exercise Is Such an Important Aspect of Personal Development

By Roz Jones

If you are on a quest to try and improve yourself, then you certainly cannot ignore one of
the chief aspects of personal development—exercise. You must have already heard the
adage A Healthy Mind in a Healthy Body. If you want to be really fit and become a
successful person, your body has to be just as fit as your mind is. Undermining any of
these aspects takes you away from developing your body fruitfully.
There are several benefits of regular exercise that are specific to personal development,
as you shall see…

When your body is fitter, you look more attractive. A lot of people still equate
a good personality with an attractive body. Hence, you are pandering to one of the basest
definitions of personal development. And, who’s complaining actually? Who doesn’t
want to have an attractive body anyway?
A healthier body means that you have more energy to accomplish things. You are
able to work faster and produce better results. You can go ahead of your competitors.
This you won’t be able to do if you lack stamina and get breathless on your way to the
top. A modicum of exercise is needed to keep you moving on.
Another very important benefit of regular exercise is that it keeps diseases away if
not completely avoids them. You don’t need to call in sick as much as a person who
doesn’t exercise would. You are healthier not only in body but also in mind, and that’s
the reason why you can think better. Your plans and suggestions have a better chance of
being accepted because you have formulated them in good health, something that your
exercise-shirking rivals have not done.
Exercise helps free up your mind. If you haven’t exercised already, try it now.
Exercise early in the mornings, which is the best time. Even if you just work out on the
treadmill for 15 minutes in the morning, you will feel rejuvenated. You will feel as
though you can just run out and grab what you want to achieve. Also, it gives you time to
think, to plan out things, which is very important. While the blood is pumping in the
body, it is pumping in the brain as well. It is filling up those little gray cells and ideas are
generated.
These are just four of the many benefits that regular exercise has. Invest your time
wisely in exercise—if you are looking for personal development, you cannot afford to
downplay its importance in your life.

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The Importance of Listening to Other’s Viewpoints

By Roz Jones

When you disagree with someone, likely, you don’t want to waste your time listening to their viewpoints. Although listening to something you disagree with isn’t always fun, it is important to your future for several reasons.

You Will Learn Something New

When you take the time to listen to someone else and their viewpoints, you are exposed to thoughts that don’t exist in your mind and perspectives you may not have considered before. And even though you may not like what you are hearing, you often learn new things by listening to others. This also helps expand your mind to be more accepting of new thoughts, which could help you be more successful in the future.

Listening Helps You Develop Patience

As previously mentioned, being able to sit there and listen to someone you don’t agree with is difficult. You will have to have patience. And if you haven’t already developed the necessary patience for this task, just the practice of listening to others more often will help you to develop it. If you find you are struggling with the task, try to remember you are listening to learn something new. You can also listen with the intent to ask questions. This will help you focus on the words the other person is saying more carefully.

You Expand Your Network

People love when others listen to what they have to say, it makes them feel important. When you take the time to listen to someone else, even though you may not agree with what they are saying, you make that person feel better about themselves. And this can help you make a new friend or connection. This can help you on your path to success in the future as you never know when you may need to know someone in a certain field or area of study. And hey, expanding your network is always a good idea.

Overall, listening to someone else who has an opposing viewpoint from yourself will never be an easy task. But when you resolve to listen to someone else, this helps teach you new things and further develops your patience. Not only that, but it also helps you to grow your network which could provide unmeasured value to you in your future. Thus, it’s time to learn how to listen to others sooner rather than later if you want to succeed in life.

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When Mom or Dad or another older relative needs help, the whole family is affected.

Flexibility, availability, and putting egos and family dynamics aside as much as possible are keys to successful caregiving – the kind that helps the individual who needs care – minimizes negative feelings, and often rebuilds or strengthens family relationships.

We continue our conversation with Dr. Herbert and in this episode, we talk about how caregiving is a family affair.

We highlight;
How to share the caregiving roles with family members
Transparency between the tension between family
Managing expectations while caring for family

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The Signs, Symptoms, and Occurrence Facts of Prostate Cancer

By Roz Jones

Jerry Orbach; Red Buttons; Clarabell on the Howdy Doody Show; Don Ameche; Telly Savales; and Bill Bixby (The Hulk) – all these actors had one thing in common; they all died of prostate cancer.

Occurring more frequently after age 45 and by age 80, prostate cancer is the most common cancer found in men. It is estimated that half the men found to have cancer of the prostate have an early form of the disease that has not spread outside the prostate gland. If the cancer is not discovered early, it may spread to other parts of the body.

To determine if one has prostate cancer, a blood test along with a rectal exam is performed. If cancer is suspected, your doctor may refer you to a urologist or oncologist who will recommend a biopsy of the gland. An ultrasound and x-ray of the kidneys and bladder may also be recommended. If the biopsy is positive, a CT scan will be performed to determine if cancer has spread to the bones.

Depending upon the man’s age, overall health, and whether or not sexual function is to be preserved; may define the course of treatment. So too, if the disease has spread, other options will be considered. If, for example, the cancer is localized within the prostate; it may be removed. The downside is that removal of the prostate may cause impotence. However, there are surgical procedures wherein the nerves which control the ability to have erections can be preserved.

As mentioned earlier, the symptoms of prostate cancer may not reveal themselves for years, but if they do occur they would include: urinating many times during the night; unable to urinate; burning and pain during urination; blood in the urine; painful ejaculations; and pain in the lower back.

The other condition which may mirror prostate cancer is prostatitis. This is an inflammation of the prostate gland and is caused by a urinary tract infection that has spread to the prostate. Accompanied by fever, chills, and pain around the base of the penis and behind the scrotum, you may have an urge to move your bowels or may find it difficult to urinate. Antibiotics are the recommended course of treatment.

For more information on prostate cancer; there are a plethora of resources available on the National Cancer Institute’s website at www.cancer.gov/prostate/ or you can visit your local library or book store and learn as much as you can about this disease. It seems there are so many hidden diseases affecting men, most of which cannot be detected early. But in this case, having rectal exams frequently can make all the difference in ascertaining if you have a prostate problem.

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Sometimes when taking care of a loved one, especially family there seems to be a lack of transparency on what is really going on.

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We talk about;
Importance of full disclosure between the caregiver and loved one
Healthy boundaries

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The Signs and Symptoms of Testicular Cancer

By Roz Jones

As we continue with our men’s health awareness month. We continue to tackle those areas that men normally don’t discuss. Common to men who are young to middle age, testicular cancer is curable if detected early. However, if untreated it can spread to the lymph nodes in the abdomen, chest; neck; and finally to the lungs. There seems to be no connection between the two testicles and thus the disease is unlikely to spread from one to the other.

The symptom of testicular cancer is the detection of a lump in the testicle. Because the lump grows slowly, you may not be aware of it. Therefore, you need to perform a self-examination of the testicles regularly. After a bath or shower, hold each testicle with both hands and gently roll it between your fingers and thumb. Feel the surface of each testicle to search for any lump or swelling. If you find a lump or swelling, call for an appointment to see your physician.

Also noteworthy to mention is that swelling in the scrotum may not signify any danger. There is often small, insignificant swelling that occurs. However, a lump that is detected in the testicle is a matter that does require a biopsy.

If it is determined you have cancer of the testicle, surgery would be required to remove the diseased testicle. You need not worry about fertility or potency, as the other testicle is fully functioning. In addition, radiation or chemotherapy may be required as well. Moreover, if cancer has advanced to the lymph nodes, surgery would need to be performed to remove the nearby lymph nodes for further examination.

It should also be noted that there are other conditions that may cause lumps in the testicle. For example cysts, inflammation, or physical injury may cause fluid to build up in or around the testicles. So too, enlarged veins can cause swelling in the scrotum. A bacterial infection may cause inflammation of the testicle; or in some cases, having the mumps can also be a contributing factor. If you detect any abnormality, check with your doctor just to be safe.

While the cause of testicular cancer is not known, there are certain measures you can take to maintain your health and immune system after surgery. A diet filled with protein is essential; exercise regularly; and avoid stress.

When anyone hears the word “cancer,” it is most difficult to deal with; not just the word itself, but the anticipation of not knowing what may eventually occur. Cancer research has produced amazing results, and there is no reason to think that testicular cancer – when caught early enough – can’t be treated. For men especially, testicular cancer has different connotations which invite denial; worry; and questions about the ability to perform.

Once again, having testicular cancer neither makes you infertile nor impotent. Once you remove negative thoughts from your mind, you are well on your way to physical, mental, and emotional good health.

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