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How to Fight Inertia

As Sandwiched Boomers, chances are you’re bombarded daily by challenges with aging parents and growing children. You may also be trying to balance home and work responsibilities. And that’s without your commitment to stay healthy, lose weight and exercise regularly. Just thinking about your hectic lifestyle can stop you in your tracks. If this is your life and you’re feeling the time crunch, follow these guidelines. Photo by Nuttakit Make a start, any start. Buy a journal or borrow one of the notebooks your child isn’t using and do your … Continue reading

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Tips for Less Stress

In our fast paced world, Valentine’s Day is already a fading memory. If you’re single, that may be a relief. Although you can’t control whether or not you have a romantic relationship, you can control how you manage your life. When you realize that you always have lots of choices, it’s easier to take your stress level down a notch: Photos by Salvatore Vuono Give back some love. Do you have a relative or neighbor who could use a visit or phone call? Go outside your normal routine and get … Continue reading

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How to Sustain Your 2011 Resolutions

Keeping your resolutions can sometimes feel like climbing a mountain. Like these boys, make sure your goals are accessible. And don’t forget to stop from time to time and note your progress. Track your growth. Notice each small success you make toward reaching your goals. It’s easier to reach short-term objectives and small accomplishments will help you stay motivated. For example, instead of being focused on competing in a marathon, begin by jogging a couple of times a week. Reward yourself. This doesn’t mean eating apple pie and ice cream … Continue reading

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Tips to Keep Your 2011 Resolutions Going Strong

Gift yourself in 2011 – just like this little guy, enjoy the moment and new discoveries. Try to find mystery and wonder in the simple pleasures.Keep this in mind as the new year begins. Are you setting new goals? It’s common practice, and the majority fall into the categories of losing weight, smoking cessation and starting an exercise program. But even more common is the tendency to break New Year’s resolutions. Research suggests that the longterm success rate is only around 20%. Chances are, at some time, you’ve been a … Continue reading

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