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Working Moms: Setting Priorities

In Monday’s post, we already established the fact that you’re not about to abandon your work and family to-do lists. But you can identify your more personal priorities, whether it’s learning to play an instrument, returning to school or training for a marathon. And you can start right now by putting these GEMS into practice:Move ahead: Think about what you wanted to do today but couldn’t find the time to enjoy. It can define your priorities for tomorrow and help you stay on track in the face of the inevitable … Continue reading

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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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