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Continuing from yesterday’s post – if you’re a Sandwiched Boomer in a rut, what follows are some more ideas to help you fight inertia. Create weekly or even daily to-do lists. For example, if a regular exercise program is your ultimate goal, begin by penciling in a 20 minute walk twice a week after carpool or during your lunch hour. Organization and planning may sound like dirty words. But the more you concretize what you plan to do, the greater the chances are that you’ll follow through with your intentions. … Continue reading
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Tagged Amy Sherman, distress-free aging, exercise, fight inertia, Sandwiched Boomers, to-do lists, weight control
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On almost a daily basis, as Sandwiched Boomers, you are bombarded by a variety of tasks involving aging parents and growing children. You’re also balancing a myriad of responsibilities at home with those that confront you at work. And that’s without mentioning your ongoing commitment to stay healthy, lose weight and exercise regularly. Just thinking about your hectic lifestyle can stop you in your tracks. If you find yourself in this predicament and are feeling the time crunch, join us over the next few days – we’re going to give … Continue reading
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Tagged affirmations, balance, journaling, Sandwiched Boomers, set goals, short-term objectives
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We have been talking about Mother’s Day all week and now here are some more suggestions for you Sandwiched Boomers as you continue to deal with the complicated relationship with your aging mother. The old fashioned art of letter writing can help you develop a closer bond with your mom, even after all these years. Write her a letter about how grateful you feel to have her as your mother. Sharing these feelings increases good memories about the past and leads to greater personal satisfaction for both of you. If … Continue reading
With Mother’s Day celebrations just three days ago, how can you in the Sandwiched Generation set the stage this year to let your mom know that you care about her more than just during those 24 hours? The gift of time is one of the most precious presents that you can give your aging mother. Spend some quality time with her talking and reminiscing. Look through old family photographs and ask her to tell you stories about when she was a young girl. The time you spend with her now … Continue reading
