Tag Archives: Virtual Book Tour
Kudos to all of you Sandwiched Boomers who rallied yesterday and made Carol White’s book tour a virtual delight. And Carol’s enthusiasm about how to give yourself the gift of travel virtually jumped off the screen. Our readers posed practical and universal questions. How can I plan a trip when the world financial institutions are crumbling? How can I be away from family for such a long time? How can I be with my husband in the cramped quarters of an RV, 24/7 for a year? How do I begin … Continue reading
If Sandwich Generation responsibilites are stressful and you’re feeling frustrated, a conversation with your husband has the potential to turn into a fullblown fight. Here are some ways to diffuse the emotions : Stop what you’re doing and close your eyes – breathe in deeply several times through your nose. Hold your breath for five seconds and release it through your mouth. Ignore any intruding and negative feelings. Notice how focusing only on your breathing makes you feel more refreshed. Throw yourself into an activity that gives you immediate release … Continue reading
We welcome Amy Sherman, author of “Distress-Free Aging: A Boomer’sGuide to Creating a Fulfilled and Purposeful Life,” to our virtual book tour. Amy, how did this book come about? I developed 10 strategies 29 years ago when I was pregnant with my son and found out I had Crohn’s Disease. The devastating news sent me on a negative spiral of depression and fear. However, after reassessing my situation, I realized that I had a great deal of power over how I could handle this health crisis. It took a lot … Continue reading
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Tagged Amy Sherman, Baby Boomers, Crohn's disease, depression, distress-free aging, passion, strategies, Virtual Book Tour
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Since some of you are fairly new to the blogosphere, here’s a mini-course in Blogging 101. When we have a Virtual Book Tour or feature a special guest you don’t have to be present at that time. The post of that day – as well as all previous posts – remains on the blog. So you can join us at that time or visit at your leisure, reading past posts and making comments when you want – simply by clicking on “comments” at the bottom of the post and adding … Continue reading
Posted in parenting kids, well-being, your self
Tagged Blogging 101, Carolyn Howard-Johnson, Virtual Book Tour, women's issues, writing advice
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