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Even during the holiday rush, you can carve out some time just for your life partner. Attention is often the best gift you can give to those you love – and it won’t strain your tightened budget. Here are some more tips for you Sandwiched Boomers. Give compliments freely. Sometimes it seems easier to criticize and complain than to praise and acknowledge positive behavior. Adjust your antennae to be more attentive to the actions you want to reinforce. When you are thinking something nice, say it out loud to your … Continue reading
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Tagged budget, communication, conflict, holidays, relationships, Sandwiched Boomers
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Sandwiched Boomers, what are you dreaming about this holiday season – universal goals like sustaining our planet’s resources and gaining energy independence? Or, with the stock market meltdown, are you wishing for some relief from the financial pain? Even in the best of times, the stress that comes with the holidays this time of year can be exhausting. So why not give a gift to yourself? Take some down time over the weekend. For a couple of hours each day, try not to focus on the problems. Curl up with … Continue reading
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Tagged Boomers, children, credit card debt, economic problems, family, family stress, gift, grandchildren, holidays, worry
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As Sandwiched Boomers in these challenging economic times, is the commercialism of the holidays getting you down? How would you like to spend less time racking up credit card debt and more time putting heart into your relationships? It is important to honor the tradition of giving. But the accumulation of stuff can’t hold a candle to the gift that matters most. This year, recreate the joy of simpler days by giving the gift of connection to your family and friends. Organize a potluck dinner. Enjoy time with your friends … Continue reading
For Sandwiched Boomers, the financial debacle precipitated losses on many levels besides the stock market. And with the holidays just around the corner, the crisis in confidence couldn’t have come at a worse time. This week our blog’s focus is on how the gift of connection with family and friends can help reduce holiday stress. Stress is the body’s response to any stimulus – external or internal – perceived as taxing personal resources. Think about what’s going on for you. Does food become your comfort and challenge, eating the cookie … Continue reading
