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Make Your Brain Sweat with Novel Challenges

Interested in narratives of remarkable people who confirm that it’s never too late to blaze new trails? Journalist Bruce Frankel’s book What Should I Do with the Rest of My Life? is full of stories about those who find passion in lifelong learning, the creative arts and giving back. We asked Bruce a few questions: Why did you write the book?Facing unexpected challenges in my career and life in my mid-50s, I decided to write a book about ordinary people who achieved significantly in the second half of life to … Continue reading

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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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Kick Start a Gratitude Practice

We hope you read Monday’s post from our guest blogger, Sherry Belul. She was full of ideas about how to get into the habit of expressing your thanks on a regular basis. If you haven’t started your gratitude practice yet, here are more practical tips from Sherry. SnitsAnother great place to introduce gratitude is an unexpected one: when we’re in a snit! It might seem counterintuitive, but when you get to a place in your day where it feels frustrating, depressing, or all-tangled-up, you can take a deep breath, close … Continue reading

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