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As you consider feathering a new nest that works for you, here are some ideas to get you started. Altering your surroundings at home can even stimulate you to modify your outlook on life. This shift can give you the impetus to explore new areas and discover adventures outside your familiarity. Remember that any process takes time and, by definition, involves flexibility. 1. It is never too early – or too late – to begin gathering information about the changes you plan to initiate. What do you need to learn … Continue reading
Have you ever noticed how good it feels to reconnect with old friends – like putting on a comfortable old sweater that goes with everything and brightens your day whenever you wear it. Last week, I had the chance to spend time with one friend from grade school and then later in the week with another one from junior high school. Aside from the fact that we all look more like our mothers and less like we did as children, there is something reassuring about being with friends who knew … Continue reading
Posted in extended family, stress, well-being, your self
Tagged Baby Boomers, friends, relationships, Sandwich Generation, self care
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With more flexibility in your beliefs about communication between the sexes, you can begin to appreciate and integrate the unique opinions and attitudes of the men who mean the most to you. Here are more comments from our poll. Adam reflected on the process he and his second wife were still working on in couples’ counseling. “I’m committed to being fully present, to making requests and talking about what I need instead of complaining. I’m also trying to satisfy my wife’s requests and needs. This has become the core dynamic … Continue reading
Posted in adult children, intimate partner, stress, well-being, your self
Tagged Baby Boomers, communication, couples' counseling, relationships, retirement
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