Tag Archives: Sandwich Generation
Recommitting To Your 2010 New Year’s Resolutions
With 2010 now begun, many of us are recommitting to New Year’s resolutions based on a firm decision to improve the quality of our lives. If you have made your own personal promises – still an honored ritual at this time of year – how do you avoid another universal tradition – breaking them? We all know that it’s easier to say you are going to give up a bad habit than to actually stick to your new plan. You may have resolved to finally lose the ten pounds that … Continue reading
Take off your Mask and Take Care of You
Are you a Sandwiched Boomer facing the challenges of parents growing older and children growing up? If so, you’re probably changing your mask throughout your busy day – and if not that, certainly your attitude and facial expression. But you can harmonize your feelings with the face you show the world. Bring congruency into your life. Notice that when you feel one way and act another, you’re out of sorts. Work on synchronicity – that is, making what you feel match what you do. Integrate your core values and personal … Continue reading
The Masks that Hide You fromYour Partner
As members of the Sandwich Generation facing the challenges of aging parents and growing children, there’s often not enough time or energy left to attend to your love relationship. During such stressful periods, problems in your marriage can seem insurmountable. And perhaps it feels like a masquerade. As hard as it may be, take off your masks and try to understand what each other is feeling. Make a commitment to talk honestly about what’s going on and what you can do to change the situation. Recreate balance so you can … Continue reading
The Masks We Wear as Our Kids Grow Up
You deserve the life you want. If you’re having problems with changes, in your job, finances or family, take the time to evaluate the situation. Understanding and working through the impact is one of the most important things you can do for yourself. As members of The Sandwich Generation, just like these masks, sometimes you may not know whether to laugh or cry. Handling the responsibilities of a family in flux can be overwhelming – especially when you growing kids are working toward moving out. As they experiment with being … Continue reading
