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Reduce Family Stress during the Holidays
Although the pictures you see are of Christmas trees, presents and smiling faces, there’s a lot of chatter about the pressures on families during the holidays. How do you make this season as stress free as possible? Try to understand what about the holidays is most significant to you and your family. And then decide to focus on what you want to do, not what you think you have to do. Begin to lay the groundwork for change in your family rituals. Find emotional support. With the challenges of college … Continue reading
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The Sandwich Generation, Stress and the Holidays
As busy members of the sandwich generation, is the widespread commercialism of the holidays getting you down? How would you like to spend less time racking up credit card debt and more time putting heart into your relationships? A recent study shows that strong relationships not only provide companionship but boost longevity. There’s a lot riding on family togetherness during the holidays and this can cause stress for everyone. Here you’ll find a variety of articles on stress,from the effects of too much pressure to how to measure your stress … Continue reading
Tips for Keeping Peace in the Family at Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is here– complete with exaggerated media images of how the day should be – and you may be trying to conform to unrealistic ideals. As a member of the sandwichgeneration with extra demands on your time and added responsibilities, are you on emotional overload? If so, just remind yourself that nothing’s perfect. Following these common sense strategies will help you create a calmer holiday for you and your family: 1. Realize that anticipatory anxiety is common. Financial burdens and extra chores when entertaining family can make you feel apprehensive … Continue reading
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How to Take Steps Toward a Career Change
If you’re a member of the sandwich generation and thinking about changing your career, Caryn FitzGerald, our guest blogger this week, has some tips for you. On our Monday post, Caryn asked you whether you want to break free from the corporate world and live the life of your dreams. Here’s what she has to say about that. “The answer is simple, follow your heart and don’t allow yourself to give up. 1. Ask yourself what is your true passion? What really makes your heart skip a beat or your … Continue reading
