Road Journal
Life SnippetsPatience is a Virtue
Mar 22, 2018 | Caregiving, Handy Tips, Patience, Self Care, Support, The Red Bike Way
Being a caregiver can involve having a lot of patience. Patience is the ability to tolerate delay without frustration. Those with patience are able to remain calm and avoid impulsive action when faced with challenges. Being impatient has little to offer. The line at...
Feeling Lighter with Forgiveness
Mar 15, 2018 | Caregiving, Grief, Mindfulness, Self Care, Stress Management, The Red Bike Way
As a caregiver, you can find yourself in situations where you feel judged, belittled, left out, or not appreciated. If someone hasn't walked in your shoes, words can be said that can be hurtful and misunderstood. You can forgive others in these tough and...
The Dime – Poem
Mar 12, 2018 | Comfort, Grief, Poem, The Red Bike Way, Wise Words
I found a dime today, just laying on the ground. But it's not just a dime, this little coin I've found. Found dimes come from heaven. That's what my Grandpa told me. He said Angels toss them down. Oh, how I loved that story. He said when an Angel misses you, they toss...
Mindfulness… for Balance!
Mar 9, 2018 | Meditation, Mindfulness, Self Care, The Red Bike Way
Meditation, particularly mindfulness meditation, has become extremely popular over the last few years. While meditation can be very simple, there are several common mistakes and misconceptions about meditation that you’ll want to avoid if you’re new to the...
Eliminating False Beliefs
Mar 5, 2018 | Courage, Emotional Intelligence, Grief, Self Care, The Red Bike Way
When it comes to loss and grief, your parents may have told you something they believed to be true, but wasn’t. You may have had a single experience that led you to draw a false conclusion. Contemplate what you believe about life and yourself that might not be true....
Be a Friend to Yourself
Mar 2, 2018 | Emotional Intelligence, Grief, Self Care, The Red Bike Way
Going through the emotions of loss and grief can lead to beating yourself up over your shortcomings and failures. Your inner critic is attempting to protect you, but like an overprotective parent, it’s causing more harm than good. Criticizing yourself only serves to...
Holding On to Your Memory
Feb 27, 2018 | Grief, Self Care, Stress Management, The Red Bike Way
Going through loss and grief can make us feel numb at times. Sometimes our memory can become foggy and confused. There are many components of a good memory. The health of your brain is among the most important. It’s natural for memory to decline with age, but there...
Experiencing Anxiety after Loss
Feb 26, 2018 | Handy Tips, Self Care, The Red Bike Way
Anxiety is part of the human condition. Try to find someone that never feels anxiety. Some people are more resistant to anxiety that others, but everyone can strengthen their ability to manage anxious feelings. Developing a high level of anxiety is a skill. Lowering...
The Inner Spirit
Feb 21, 2018 | Caregiving, Courage, Poem
As a caregiver, we often find ourselves reaching within for inner strength to give us courage and support as we tackle the challenges of daily life. It is the inner-self which drives our movement... our movement to take that dive... to be alive. Our legs shake, as...
Sweet Dreams for Everyone!
Feb 20, 2018 | Caregiving, Self Care, Sleep
If your child is waking you up at night wanting to climb under the covers with you, you could be missing out on the rest you need to handle your responsibilities at work and home. More importantly, it’s important for your child to develop the confidence to become more...

About Red Bike Way of Life – Life Coaching & Consulting
Owner Shayla Morag Steeves is a certified life coach specializing in life transitions, a professional organizer, a sociologist, a mom, a singer-songwriter, a compassion fatigue resiliency educator, and was the primary caregiver for her late mom for over 10 years who suffered from Alzheimer’s Disease.