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Taking Care of Yourself Through a Divorce
We continue with our guest blogger for the week, Edie Sangiorgio, who is a certified divorce mediator. Edie is the author of Divorce Vows – Before & Beyond the Decree, and her website is Divorce Vows. If you are considering a divorce, Edie has some questions to ask yourself first: “So here are some ways to nurture a more positive, strong perspective and prepare yourself by journaling your thoughts and beliefs even if they are not yet part of your reality. Sometimes we have to “act as if” or “fake … Continue reading
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Tagged challenges, divorce, Divorce Vows, Edie Sangiorgio, Financial storm, Her Mentor Center, marriage
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What Senator Kennedy’s Life Teaches Sandwiched Boomers about Resilience
Kennedy had personal failings but he worked hard to right his path. And over his lifetime he became a better man. Presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin thinks he will be remembered for his strengths and his weaknesses; quoting Ernest Hemingway, “everyone is broken by life but afterwards some are stronger in the broken places.” Gain perspective, whether you’re hit in the face with a crisis or making a slow transition into the next chapter of your life. Expect a cascade of feelings – anxiety, the desire to hold on, resentment, … Continue reading
Your Personal Health Plan Begins with a Change
With members of the House on their August recess and Senators soon to follow, politicians are returning home to hear the opinions of the American people on the proposed national health care plan. Because one-half of the funding for the trillion-dollar plan is set to come from reductions in the Medicare program, senior citizens are worried about losing their physicians, their benefits and their medical autonomy. Employees are worried about losing their private insurance as employers consider dropping private plans and moving to the public option. Small business owners are … Continue reading
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Tagged challenges, change, crisis, employee, employer, gratitude, House, inertia, insurance, Medicare, national health plan, politician, positive attitude, Sandwiched Boomers, Senate, senior citizen, video
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Practice and Train for Success
The crew of the Maersk Alabama is preparing to head home, with Captain Phillips soon to join them. Americans are cheering their actions and those of the Navy Seals who rescued Capt. Phillips. So how can you incorporate their heroic behaviors into your life? Respect your job and take it seriously. Capt. Phillips is an alumnus of the Merchant Marine Academy where, undoubtedly, he was trained about what to do in numerous emergency situations. He had a plan to protect his ship and crew and immediately instituted it when the … Continue reading
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Tagged Alabama, Captain Richard Phillips, challenges, heroes, job, personal strengths, Sandwiched Boomer
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