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The Politics Of Change And Sandwiched Boomers

The soaring rhetoric from presidential candidates has been about the concept of change - and the electorate is energized by the buzzword. But is the idea of change really so new? In 1944, the Republican governor of New York, Thomas E. Dewey, ran for President against three-term incumbent Franklin D. Roosevelt on the slogan "It's time for a change." Although not using the specific word, John F. Kennedy, in 1960, promised change with "Let's get America moving again." In the 1980's, Ronald Reagan emphasized the importance and challenge of individual citizens initiating action, saying, "All great change in America begins at the dinner table." In his 1989 farewell address, looking back on his years in office, Reagan said, "We meant to change a Nation, and instead we changed a world." In 1992, one of Bill Clinton's themes was "Don't stop thinking about tomorrow" and he used the word change 10 times in his nomination speech.

Our concern here about being agents of change is more personal and aimed at you, members of the Sandwich Generation. Have your growing children moved out, leaving a void in your life that begs to be filled? Are there significant changes going on with your aging parents that affect you directly and often? Or are you in the midst of a mid-life transition yourself and uncertain about how or in what direction to navigate?

You have no real choice but to let go of the past when change is outside of your control or inevitable. And much more important than what happens to you is how you handle the situation. Regardless of the specific issues you are presently facing - personally or with your family in flux - use some of the following tips to help guide your way:

1.It is often said that history is prologue. As you look back in review, how have you dealt with other major changes in your life? Think about what has worked in the past. Take the specific strategies that you learned from those experiences and, once again, apply the most effective ones.

2.Look at the many ways you can continue to build on your internal and external assets at this time. Evaluate your basic character strengths and how they have benefited you in other circumstances. Are you fiercely curious and determined to find a solution, no matter what? Discover the community resources, such as caregiver programs or support groups, that will help in your decision making process.

3.Set some long-range goals about what you want to accomplish, as well as short-term objectives that will help you get there. These concrete plans provide the basic foundation and parameters for change. As you successfully move forward step by step, your self-confidence will grow. This, plus incremental ongoing actions and a positive attitude, will motivate you to stay on track and ultimately reach your goals.

4.Recognize the importance of support. Discussions with friends and family can clarify your needs as you work through this process of change. In addition, getting a second and objective opinion - from, for example, a family therapist, gerontologist or life coach - will provide you with further insight, direction and encouragement.

5.Remember to relax and have fun as you bring balance to what is a challenging or difficult situation. Have an open mind and be creative. Invite your family into the process. Research data shows that people are more committed to the outcome of a situation when they are actively involved in the course of action.

In the midst of this hotly contested political campaign, all of the candidates seem to have now joined the change bandwagon. Talk is easy, but actually making change is much more complicated - and when serving the public good, it's essential to also walk the walk.

So consider yourself right in sync. In the midst of the present major change, discover what is most important at this time in your life. And in keeping with the Buddhist concept of change, remember that change can only come from within. Rely on your wisdom and past experience. As you give support to your family members who are in transition, hold on to what brings you inner peace and soul satisfaction.

© 2008, Her Mentor Center

Fear Of The Dentist – You Are Not Alone

Some people have an immense fear of dentists as if they are just going to kill them if they visit their clinic. Yes! We all hate the pain we get after a certain treatment we undertake from them, but that pain should not get the better of you. Some people may not go to a dentist even though they have dental problems from years. In some cases, people have gone on with self imposed dental procedures and pulled out their own teeth in when avoiding the visit to a clinic. Some might just act normal in front of family and friends to avoid showing them the fear they have. Changing the tooth-paste is not a solution for tooth decay; one has to visit the dentist for a small treatment or to consult regarding what to do next.



One even has a problem sitting on the huge and sophisticated chair for no reason. Seeing the tools which dentists uses some people just faint and they are transferred to some other clinic. There is no perfect medicine for the fear of dentists but the very powerful treatment available for this fear of dentists is Hypnosis, a very effective tool which is simple and harmless. There are hundreds of phobias, a phobia means fear from something, fear from doing it against your will, fear from putting you in a situation which you don’t want to go through. There are many examples of phobias like water, fire, height etc, and of course dental phobia, fear of dentist. Hypnosis will help you to get rid of this fear in an enjoyable way that too pain free.

The need for getting rid of dental phobia is very necessary because once you have a dental problem it cannot be cured by yourself. You need a specialist in that field to help you out with the dental problem. If you keep on avoiding it, then it may be a case that you end up with no teeth left as one rotten tooth will slowly affect your healthy teeth. Even when you try to pull off your own teeth there is a possibility that you might get septic in our mouth and the results would be hazardous to life. That is the reason people insist you visit a dentist from an early age so you can be fearless.

So why don’t you undergo a treatment of hypnosis to so next time you can visit a dentist. During this treatment you will feel completely relaxed and comfortable, you will be confident enough to go to a dentist without any fear. For this treatment you need not pay heavy bills or just wait or keep on taking appointments for visiting therapists. The treatment is available right here on the Internet. There are many CD's, mp3, videos which will surely help you in overcoming the dental fear. There are very few steps you need to follow and you are done with the fear of dentist and you will be surprised when you will ask for the next appointment from the dentist itself.