Tag Archives: resilience
Sandwiched Boomers, Family Problems and Resilience
As Sandwiched Boomers, your issues may not be as dramatic as those of Elizabeth Edwards. But you’re likely dealing with aging parents and growing children, perhaps marital problems or your own health concerns. Working through the impact of such changes is important to the well being of your family in flux and to yourself. Any crisis in the family is usually accompanied by heightened and mixed emotions. And finding ways to calm down and reconnect are important aspects of resilience. What sort of effects do you experience in a family … Continue reading
What Elizabeth Edwards can Teach Sandwiched Boomers about Resilience
As Sandwiched Boomers, I’m sure you already know a thing or two about resilience. But we want to add to your repetoire by posting some thoughts about what we can learn from Elizabeth Edwards. Since her book, Resilience, was published, the media spotlight has been on Elizabeth Edwards’ promotional tour. It’s her husband’s affair and how she’s handling the aftermath that gets the most press coverage. And the pundits have been after her – some expressing compassion, others compassion fatigue. But it’s the other life challenges she has faced that … Continue reading
Self Care and Finances
As boomers, sandwiched between kids growing up and parents growing older, you may already have your hands full. And in this economy, your everyday challenges are likely compounded by financial concerns. Click on the title above and read an article about how to manage common unhappiness on wwww.HerMentorCenter.com. Choose to live a healthier lifestyle. There is now no doubt that this financial crisis will be deep and go on for a long time. You may have already suffered a loss of faith, trust or confidence. But you can believe that … Continue reading
