In this podcast episode, I define emotional resilience as the ability to recognize, understand, and process your emotions so they don't get stuck or interfere with your well-being.
Caregiving is emotionally taxing, and in this episode, I contrast two fictional caregivers, Mary and Marianne, to illustrate the difference emotional resilience makes. Mary avoids her emotions, which leads to stress, unhealthy coping mechanisms, and strain in her relationships. Marianne, on the other hand, uses her emotional resilience skills to process her feelings and ultimately take care of her needs while caregiving.
Through these examples, I’ll break down how emotional resilience can drastically improve your experience as a caregiver. I cover what emotions really are, where they come from, and how to recognize and process them, so they don’t weigh you down.
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, anxious, or powerless in your caregiving journey, this episode is for you.
As a Resiliency Coach for people who are caregiving for their partner, I'm here to support YOU, the caregiver. Learn more about my work at www.coachmarika.com.
