Category Archives: your self
Stress and Sandwich Generation Moms
Women in the sandwich generation, squeezed between parents growing older and kids growing up, often feel like a trapeze artist on a tightrope. According to research findings, this group of moms experience more stress than any other cohort. Do you think this applies to your life? It does if you’re often frustrated and irritable, having physical symptoms, anxious or worried about getting it all done, tired but not sleeping well, neglecting your own needs. As we struggle to balance work life with caring for family and taking care of ourselves, … Continue reading
Our Extended ‘Family’
On Tuesday of this week, I blogged here about how One Fund Boston had raised over $27 million dollars for victims of the Boston Marathon bombings. Now, only two days later, that figure is over $28 million with over $10 million now coming from individuals. Nearly one million dollars in two days! Americans are opening up their hearts and their pocket books to those damaged physically and emotionally by the events in Boston just as they have done after other natural disasters and tragedies, at home and around the world. … Continue reading
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Tagged Boston Marathon bombings, charitable giving, charity, donations, helpers high, One Fund Boston, volunteering
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Connecting as One
The horror of the Boston Marathon bombings was a shock felt by millions of us. Of course the victims – as well as their families, friends and first responders – were affected most acutely. With 3 people killed that day and 264 injured, that traumatic experience could have stopped everyone in their tracks. But we continue to hear stories of courage, heroism, dedication and resiliency among average citizens as well as professionals. And now we are learning more about the reactions to the bombing from individuals and corporations here at … Continue reading
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Tagged bombing, Boston Marathon, contribution, control, family, Feinberg, first responders, friends, helpers high, One Fund Boston, resilience, suffering, trauma, victim
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Digital Impact on the Marathon Bombings
We’re in uncharted territory. Digital devices have changed the very essence of how we communicate, as most recently demonstrated by the deadly bombings during the 2013 annual Boston Marathon. On the one hand, there are positives about social media during a crisis. In 140 characters or less we can connect quickly with loved ones – get details, reassurance, bad news, relief, or comfort. But without fact checking there are often inaccuracies and a rush to judgment. False identification or misinformation by amateur sleuths can cause frustration and sometimes heartache. … Continue reading
