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Getting Squeezed: Resources for the Sandwich Generation
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Adulting is hard. Learning to be a parent is one thing, but taking on the responsibility of supporting your own parents… while parenting, is a lot. Even the most capable people find themselves in over their heads and overwhelmed by the pressure created by taking care of so many people. One of the biggest stressors is not knowing what resources for the sandwich generation are available to…
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The Sandwich Generation: Living In The Middle
The month of July is the National Sandwich Generation Month. The term sandwich generation refers to men and women supporting their parents and their children simultaneously. This generation of people tends to be middle-aged, 35-54, and still in the workforce. They are caring for aging parents as well as their own children. The term was coined by a social worker in 1981 who saw an increase in the number of adult children supporting their parents while also raising their own kids. This time of life can be exhausting and financially difficult. If you are experiencing an increased need to assist your parents as they age while having kids at home,…
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Exercise, Family, Healthy Living, Mindfulness, Relationships, self-care, Sports, Ultimate Blog Challenge
Generate More Energy with Your Family by Getting Outside
It’s Day 26 of the UBC. The end is near! We’ve spent a lot of time chatting about the benefits of fitness and getting your body to generate more energy. It’s probably starting to seem very normal to get up off the couch and get outside. That’s wonderful and important but the idea of being fit doesn’t end with you, it includes your whole family. If you’ve been struggling with low energy levels, it’s entirely possible that your family is too. Since families tend to operate as a unit and influence one another, being sedentary, eating poorly, and feeling sluggish could be a universal thing. That’s why it’s important to…
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Pro-Tips that Guard your Energy Against Emotionally Draining People
It’s Day 7 of the Ultimate Blog Challenge. We are one week in. Have you learned about ways to generate or protect your energy? Are they tips that you can put to good use? Find a post that relates to your life and see if the tips included help you. Today we look at more tips on dealing with emotional draining people. It’s hard enough to generate enough energy on your own without having to worry about someone else draining it. Some people are tough to be around, and it can zap your energy and make it harder to get through the day. If you are unfortunate enough to be…
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Spring Cleaning for Your Soul, Day 11: De-Clutter Your Relationships
Thank you for joining us on Day 11 of the Spring Cleaning for Your Soul series. On this beautiful day, let us continue with our personal purging to make way for new growth. How can you bring about growth in your relationships? We talked about dark versus light in one of the earlier challenges. Some of the relationships that you’ll have will bring out your dark thoughts. Others will make you feel buoyant and fill you with lightness. So let’s think about the people you engage with on a routine basis. You likely have different friends and relations with different levels of intimacy. Different Types of Relationships Maybe you have…
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Reclaim Your Power: Are You Surrounded by Toxic People?
Shannon ended the phone call with her friend and breathed a sigh of relief. She’d spent the past hour on the phone and felt drained and weary after the conversation. Every time Shannon tried to share something positive or upbeat, her friend countered with a negative reaction. The whole exchange made Shannon wish she’d never answered the call. Sometimes, Shannon would find her friend enjoyable to talk to. But most of the time, her friend was negative and wanted to argue. She was easily offended and constantly involved Shannon in her latest drama. Toxic People Steal Your Joy One day, Shannon looked up the definition of toxic people online. As…