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Increasing Your Gratitude
During this holiday season, do you feel as though the emphasis on presents overshadows the real value of the gifts you give and receive? To be significant, a gift doesn’t have to be an actual physical entity – it can be an expression of love, caring and thanks that is given from the heart. For Sandwiched Boomers, caring for aging parents and growing children, these can be the most meaningful gifts of all. When you decide to focus on the people and events in your life for which you are … Continue reading
Take the Steps to Recognize Gratitude
Expressing gratitude not only makes others feel better, it also benefits you and your mood. When you focus on what you are grateful for you gain a wide range of benefits. These include sounder sleep, enhanced self-esteem, increased levels of contentment and improved connections with the world around you. Not a bad outcome – especially for a Sandwiched Boomer caught in the midst of parents growing older and children growing up. According to Willie Nelson, “When I started counting my blessings, my whole life turned around.” You need to become … Continue reading
How was your Thanksgiving?
How was your Thanksgiving? For many Sandwiched Boomers, Thanksgiving was spent with family and friends gathered around the table. Most spent a few moments expressing their gratitude for the gifts of love and friendship they enjoy as well as for the many blessings bestowed on them. Saying thank you is one of the first phrases parents try to teach their children, but as adults – especially in this cruel economy – it is often difficult for us to express our gratitude. We know that in 1621, the Pilgrims first spent … Continue reading
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As you begin to feel more confident about yourself and the decisions you make, you can decrease some of the stress you are feeling as a Sandwiched Boomer. Take control of what is within your reach. And have the wisdom to know the difference between what you can manage and what you can’t. In addition, recognize that you don’t have to do it all alone. Make the decision to ask for help whenever you need it. Work on feeling more empowered and get involved in a culture that supports this. … Continue reading
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