The Questions We Ask Shape the Support We Give
When someone I care about is struggling—whether it’s a friend, a family member, or someone I’m coaching—my instinct used to be to jump in with, “How can I help?” It feels like the right thing to say. It feels supportive. But lately, I’ve been rethinking that question....
Real Ways to Support Caregivers
Last week, I had the honor of speaking to over 200 people at the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce luncheon. The topic was “Caregiving Is… Many Things.” By the unusually large number of people who registered in advance for this event, the organizer and I felt...
Is Work Feeling like Groundhog Day?
The classic movie Groundhog Day has been interpreted many ways by many people. The deeper meaning of it is up for debate and possibly just very personal. But on the surface at least, it’s about being stuck in a loop until the main character, Phil, finds the right way...
