Tag Archives: Sandwiched Boomers
As Sandwiched Boomers caring for parents growing older and children growing up, did 2007 fly by for you? Are you busy wrapping up the year and wiping the slate clean? Or, now that the celebration is upon us, are you thinking about making new year’s resolutions? Some women refuse to even consider the possibility as they regard it as an exercise in futility. However, there are positive ways to see the beginning of 2008 as an opportunity to set realistic goals. Don’t make a long list of what you should … Continue reading
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Tagged 2007, 2008, new years, resolutions, Sandwiched Boomers, set goals
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We hope that you’re trying to attend to your own needs while still honoring this week of family togetherness. Let your plans for the new year include nurturing yourself. As you begin to lay the groundwork for change, treat yourself to better health by keeping your stress in check. 1. Ask for what you need. Pronounce the holiday meals potluck and don’t feel guilty about it. If they want to, let your family help with the dishes and clean up. Accept your friend’s offer to bring an appetizer, or even … Continue reading
There’s a lot riding on family time during the holidays and this can create stress for Sandwiched Boomers. There’s the challenge of trying to accommodate so many others’ needs and still not compromise your own. Of course, there are the ghosts of holidays past, coupled with the expectations of today – sometimes unrealistic and often unfulfilled. Try the following tips: 1. If you get into a conflict with a family member who is unreasonable, don’t take the bait. Despite how hard it may be, go for the higher ground and … Continue reading
With the festive season suddenly upon us, we’ve decided to dedicate the next few blog posts to ideas about how to reduce holiday stress. If the widespread commercialism is getting you down, here are some ways for Sandwiched Boomers to spend less time racking up credit card debt and more time taking care of yourself: 1. Realize that the anticipatory anxiety you may be experiencing about the holidays is quite normal. Questions about what to do and how to do it – with the apprehension that comes along for the … Continue reading
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Tagged Baby Boomer, holidays, reduce stress, Sandwich Generation, Sandwiched Boomers
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