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Your Social Network Can Improve Your Health
I bet you’re not surprised: Study after study has confirmed what most women already know – friendships are good for your health. The Nurses Health Study found that the greater the number of friends in your social network, the more healthful and joyful a life you lead. The MacArthur Foundation concluded that social support helps women cope with difficult times. Shelley Taylor and her colleagues at UCLA determined that befriending other women helps women live longer and more satisfying lives. So when you’re setting up your personal health plan, be … Continue reading
Time for Me
With summer drawing to a close, the kids going back to school and the vacation luggage back to the basement, are you wondering what changes Labor Day will bring? If you’re torn between work and family – or family and you – how can you find the balance between your varied roles without accumulating any more guilt along the way? No matter what challenges you face in your career and at home with children growing up and parents growing older, it’s not selfish to set aside time for you. Vow … Continue reading
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Tagged aging parents, balance, Donna Henes, family, growing children, guilt, happiness, Her Mentor Center, The Queen of My Self
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Your Personal Health Plan Sets Reasonable Standards
No matter what age women have attained, many still act the part of the ‘good girl,’ responding to the needs of others first. It’s fitting that these multitasking women are called the Sandwich Generation – since a sandwich often means a quick bite to eat on the run for those who don’t have the time for a sit-down meal. Why not begin to take more time nourishing youself? Instead of trying to live up to unrealistic expectations – yours or others – draft a set of realistic, reasonable, achievable standards. … Continue reading
We had an interesting interview with Carol Tavris, Ph.D. yesterday as she talked about how her book, “Mistakes Were Made (But Not By Me: Why we justify foolish beliefs, bad decisions, and hurtful acts)” relates to Sandwiched Boomers. She has given each of us a lot to think about as we deal with our own family-in-flux. Carol’s take on how to move past the “I’m right and you’re wrong” scenario resonated with several of our readers. Their comments about how to turn an argument into a real discussion are worth … Continue reading
Posted in sandwich generation, stress, well-being, your self
Tagged blame, Carol Tavris, guilt, Mistakes Were Made, Sandwich Generation, Sandwiched Boomers
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