S3E06 - How do I deal with elder care decisions after a parents health crisis

Season 3

Jul. 10

Sometimes there are decisions that are so overwhelming and emotionally draining that what we decide to do to stay mentally and emotionally fit enough to make the decision is as important as the decision process itself. In today's episode, you'll hear from a guest client facing a difficult decision regarding care for her aging mother with a mental health condition. Listen in, and learn strategies for working through tough decisions involving others.

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Episode Notes

Sometimes there are decisions that are so overwhelming and emotionally draining that what we decide to do to stay mentally and emotionally fit enough to make the decision is as important as the decision process itself. In today's episode, you'll hear from a guest client facing a difficult decision regarding care for her aging mother with a mental health condition. Learn strategies for working through tough decisions involving others.

Key topics we cover:

1:58 - What's key to consider in emotionally difficult decisions
2:30 - Constraints in decision making
8:31 - How Covey's Circle of Influence is a tool that can be used to identify where to focus your efforts
15:11 - The importance of identifying where you have control and where you don't have as much
17:22 - Divergent vs Convergent thinking in exploring options
22:05 - How constraints can sometimes be helpful
26:04 - How to deal with feelings that seem like an obstacle
29:45 - The importance of identifying what it will take to resource yourself

Resources if you are impacted by mental illness: