This Morning With Gordon Deal This Weekend with Gordon Deal December 13, 2025
Dec 13, 2025
Elizabeth Bernstein, a Wall Street Journal columnist, shares vital coping strategies for caregivers facing emotional exhaustion. Aki Ito, Chief Correspondent at Business Insider, reveals how technology has flooded the job market, making it hard for qualified candidates to be noticed amidst 300 applications. Amy Renscher from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation discusses innovative support systems for small businesses and entrepreneurs. The conversation also touches on heartwarming initiatives like adopting shelter dogs by carrying them in backpacks.
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Daily Caregiver Self-Care Steps
- Prioritize sleep, healthy food, and outdoor walks while caregiving to protect your energy.
- Use mental strategies like journaling, mantras, meditation, and brief breaks to cope daily.
Use Mantras To Interrupt Negative Thoughts
- Use simple mantras to interrupt negative thoughts during caregiving stress.
- Repeat phrases like “This is not helpful” to refocus and reduce rumination.
Talk Openly To Get Support
- Share how you really feel with everyday contacts instead of pretending everything’s fine.
- Admit brief truths like “my dad’s dying and it sucks” to gain emotional support and reduce pressure.