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Halloween: The Masks We Wear
We all wear masks at one time or another, pretending that everything is OK. It’s common to hide personal pain. But the bad feelings don’t just disappear. Transitions are complicated. You may be letting go of roles that define you, facing a financial crisis, or adjusting to loss and a new reality. Refuse to give up on yourself, and let the following tips help you take one step at a time: Look deep inside. Are you afraid of what’s in your heart or head? If you’re angry or depressed and holding back, … Continue reading
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Tagged adjusting to loss, defense mechanism of denial, financial crisis, Halloween, masking negative feelings, personal values, risky behavior, substance abuse, synchronicity, take off your mask
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Happy New Year
It’s a common saying, but so true – time flies! Over the next few days, as you welcome the new year, will you be cleaning the slate or clearing your head in preparation for a fresh start in 2010? It’s a time to assess the past year – what was good, what was hard and what you want to change. And as Sandwiched Boomers, relationships may be close to the top of your list. As we all know, 2009 has been a difficult year. The financial crisis created losses on … Continue reading
Change Comes When You Least Expect It
The Labor Department announced today that the unemployment rate is now the highest in over 25 years, 8.5 percent. If they were to add in workers forced to work part-time and the so-called “discouraged” workers who are no longer hoping to find employment, the rate would be 15.6%. Over 3.25 million jobs have been lost in the past 5 months alone. And the average workweek is now 33.2 hours, a new record low. Economists predict we will pull out of this but not for some time. For now, it’s important … Continue reading
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Tagged challenge, economic turmoil, family, financial crisis, job loss, Sandwiched Boomers, stress
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Take Care of Yourself
If you are a Sandwiched Boomer taking care of growing children and aging parents as you continue to manage your career and cope with the financial chaos all around, you may think that you don’t have any time to devote to your own needs. But it is crucial for you to find a way to get the self-care you need in these trying times. Take better care of yourself. Discover how to nourish yourself and set aside the essential time for this. Take a walk, stop to watch a beautiful … Continue reading
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Tagged challenge, economic turmoil, financial crisis, job loss, Plan B, Sandwiched Boomer, self care, women
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