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Tax Day Minus One and More
Women are used to multi-tasking, thinking about and dealing with many issues at the same time. Still, your head may be spinning today with the complex activities going on – Emancipation Day, the celebration of President Lincoln’s freeing of slaves in the District of Columbia 150 years ago, Patriot’s Day with the 116th running of the Boston Marathon and Tax Day tomorrow when 144 million income tax returns are due to be filed. Women and taxes are in the news again as the debate continues between moms who work in … Continue reading
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Tagged aging parents, balance, Buffet rule, burnout, career, family, finances, fun, growing children, Sandwiched Boomer, stress, Tax Day, women, work
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Time for Me
With summer drawing to a close, the kids going back to school and the vacation luggage back to the basement, are you wondering what changes Labor Day will bring? If you’re torn between work and family – or family and you – how can you find the balance between your varied roles without accumulating any more guilt along the way? No matter what challenges you face in your career and at home with children growing up and parents growing older, it’s not selfish to set aside time for you. Vow … Continue reading
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Tagged aging parents, balance, Donna Henes, family, growing children, guilt, happiness, Her Mentor Center, The Queen of My Self
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Sandwich Generation: Nurture Yourself
All week we’ve been talking about how to stay centered and nourish yourself on Valentine’s Day. But don’t save these practical strategies for just one day a year. Use them often and they’ll become second nature. Relax and rejuvenate to relieve stress. Nurture yourself and your body through regular exercise, good nutrition and proper rest. Attend to your mind and your spirit. Practice techniques of deep breathing or your own form of meditation. And set aside quiet time to do what brings you pleasure. This sort of attitude will sustain … Continue reading
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Tagged balance, Her Mentor Center, less stress, love, relationship, relaxation, Sandwich Generation, self care, valentines day
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Reducing Stress and Anxiety
Seeing pictures of the people of Haiti – or those of Kabul or Iraq or the unemployment lines in America, take your pick – you may be filled with deep emotions yourself. How you deal with this stress and anxiety depends on many factors in your life, especially what has worked for you in the past. When you’ve felt frustrated and helpless before, what has helped you regain a sense of control? Was it humor or redirecting your focus or occasional distancing or rededication or creating a Plan B – … Continue reading
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Tagged aging parents, anxiety, balance, challenge, diet, earthquake, exercise, growing children, journal, laughter, Sandwich Generation, Sandwiched Boomer, stress, support
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