Tag Archives: stress
Resolve to Take Care of Yourself
As the economic turmoil continues around you, one stable element is your need to take care of yourself. It is up to you to set aside the time you need to reduce your stress. As a Sandwiched Boomer, impacted by the needs of aging parents as well as growing children, do you feel especially vulnerable to the strains and pressures of your family? Here are some suggestions for you. Alleviate stress by the consistent practice of yoga or meditation. The first few times you try yoga, your body may be … Continue reading
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Tagged aging parents, diet, growing children, meditation, New Year's resolutions, Sandwiched Boomer, stress
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Stress and the Oscars
Can you imagine the stresses facing the nominees on the night of the Oscars? Having to smile and look happy as someone else’s name is called out – or having to compose yourself and give a “good” acceptance speech if it is yours? And all in very high heels and a dress that is too tight! For those women chosen as nominees in the supporting actress category this year, coping with the Oscar jitters was a little easier since their film characters had been women under extreme stress themselves. Academy … Continue reading
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Tagged Academy Awards, Amy Adams, family, Marissa Tomei, Oscars, Penelope Cruz, Sandwiched Boomer, stress, Taraji P. Henson, Viola Davis
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Boomers and Stress
Best selling author Ann Coulter is hitting the airwaves, talking about her new controversial book, “Guilty.” On the Today show this morning, she told Matt Lauer that most of society’s problems are a result of children being raised by single mothers. Although her attitude was abrasive and divisive, she does have a point. The breakdown of the family is a serious problem and, in these tough economic times, the divorce rate is on the rise. Here are some tips to share with friends and family under stress and struggling in … Continue reading
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Tagged "Guilty", Ann Coulter, Baby Boomers, divorce, economic problems, marriage, Matt Lauer, stress, Today Show
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As a member of the Sandwich Generation you have a lot on your plate. And with the holiday season fast approaching, you don’t want to increase your stress level. Think about what is most important to you about the holidays. The challenge is to keep some balance in your life and still honor Christmas, Hanukah or Kwanzaa. Begin to lay the groundwork for change in your gift giving rituals. Follow these practical tips to help keep stress in check as you focus on more joy and less stuff: Give the … Continue reading
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Tagged balance, Christmas, family, gifts, holiday season, parents, Sandwich Generation, stress
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