Sandwiched Boomers have a lot on their plates – caring for growing children and aging parents – and stress builds up rapidly, especially during these times of doubt and insecurity.

Although you cannot necessarily change what happens to you, you can change how you handle it. Start by freeing yourself from negative feelings. Face uncertainty with a positive attitude or reframe a pessimistic reaction into a more neutral or optimistic one. By learning more about constructive responses to difficult situations, you will have access to a wider variety of resources and strategies.

Stay in the moment. Don’t beat yourself up and feel bad about the mistakes you’ve made. Keep in mind that you are human and no one is perfect. Being worried about the past or fearful about the future can keep you stuck. Rather than ruminating, feeling frustrated or discouraged and giving up, why not try something different? You deserve a second chance.