Category Archives: your self

Working Moms: Setting Priorities

by phyllis, March 28, 2012

In Monday’s post, we already established the fact that you’re not about to abandon your work and family to-do lists. But you can identify your more personal priorities, whether it’s learning to play an instrument, returning to school or training for a marathon. And you can start right now by putting these GEMS into practice:Move ahead: Think about what you wanted to do today but couldn’t find the time to enjoy. It can define your priorities for tomorrow and help you stay on track in the face of the inevitable … Continue reading →

Posted in parenting kids, your self | Tagged children, family, GEMS, longterm goals, marathon, parents, personal priorities, returning to school, spouse, to-do lists, work | Leave a comment

GEMS for Working Moms

by phyllis, March 26, 2012

Just as the women in this photo are admiring gems at the Pushkar Camel Fair in India, so can you find treasures for yourself in this blog post.Is your life an endless cycle, revolving around work and taking care of the kids? If so, you’re not alone. In a recent study by the Families and Work Institute, more than half of American women say they don’t have enough time to spend on themselves and choose the activities they enjoy. We all know that saying ‘yes’ to more responsibility can make … Continue reading →

Posted in parenting kids, your self | Tagged conflict, Families and Work Institute, family, GEMS, India, priorities, Pushkar camel fair, stress, volunteer work, working women, workload | Leave a comment

Virtual Book Tour: Getting Old is a Full Time Job

by rosemary, March 21, 2012

We are so pleased to be hosting Dr. Susan Lieberman today to talk about her new book, Getting Old is a Full Time Job: Moving on From a Life of Working Hard. Susan writes about her insight into the 12 “jobs” of retirement – ranging from Strategist to Script Writer to Soul Catcher. Susan has a gift for using the challenging issues in her own life as a starting point for her highly accessible books. We enjoyed visiting with her here several years ago as she talked about The Mother-in-Law’s … Continue reading →

Posted in extended family, your self | Tagged aging, fun, Getting Old is a Full Time Job, pleasure, retirement, Susan Lieberman, The Transition Network, work | 10 Comments

Gray Divorce

by rosemary, March 19, 2012

Are you and your spouse still happy, sharing activities like exercising together? If so, you may not know about a new trend hitting baby boomers – Gray Divorce. In the past 20 years, the divorce rate for boomers has doubled even as the total divorce rate has been going down. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, in 2009 more than 25% of all divorces were among couples over 50. AARP has identified that in 2/3 of these divorces, it is women who seek the split. Often their motivation is to … Continue reading →