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Revisiting the Courage of Captain Sully Sullenberger
As members of the sandwich generation, you may have your hands full with the challenges of parents growing older and kids growing up. But that’s no reason to neglect what you need. Perhaps there’s a goal you’ve wanted to reach for a long time – start a small business, rekindle an old friendship, run a 5K? When you think about working toward a goal and the inevitable changes that go along with that, you may wonder: How do I access my strengths? What can help me grow? Who will I … Continue reading
The New Normal after Separation
Do you want to know an unexpected finding from the Framingham Heart Study, conducted over six decades? Happiness is contagious and the secret may very well be in the connection. Social relationships correlate positively with happiness. If your friend becomes happy, that increases your probability by 15%. If you’ve recently separated from your partner, this can be a lonely time for you. Although your marriage may be over, it’s important that your children feel secure and know that you’ll be there for them. It may help if you let family … Continue reading
The Sandwich Generation: 2010 Relationship Resolutions
For the past couple of weeks, we’ve been blogging about Sandwiched Boomers and the different aspects of the New Year’s resolutions they make. So now that we’re well into January, how are you doing? You know, setting goals in the love department are just as important as the ones about losing weight or getting your finances in shape. So even though you may already be working toward other goals, don’t put your relationship on the back burner. Instead of accentuating the positives, the advice from couples’ research often focuses on … Continue reading
The Empty Nest: A Chance to Reinvent Yourself
One reader sums it up: “I am a full believer that the better way to avoid the problems of empty nest is balance. Your entire life cannot be the kids. Throughout the child rearing days a portion of your time and mind should go to continuing to build the relationship with your spouse. Another important portion of your time and mind should go to nurturing yourself. Doing what you love to do. When the kids are gone you have more time to dedicate to both of these. There is always … Continue reading
