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Stuck In The Middle 165- How To Tell Your Kids About Grandma
Should You Multi Task?
Brian Sacks
March 31, 2025
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🎯 Stuck In The Middle News – Issue #165
For those balancing kids, careers, and aging parents
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🧠 This Week’s Big Thought: You Weren’t Meant to Do This Alone
If you’ve ever found yourself silently crying in the car between dropping off your kid and picking up a prescription for your mom — you’re not weak. You’re running a marathon with no cheering section, no medal at the end, and no one passing you water on mile 19.
This week’s message is simple: You don’t have to do it all by yourself. Let’s start finding your team — even if that team is a friend, an app, or a five-minute breathing break.
📰 4 Reads Worth Your Time
1. The Myth of Multitasking
Multitasking feels like survival, but it’s actually sabotage. This article explains why focusing on one task at a time can increase productivity and reduce fatigue. 🔗 Read on Psychology Today »
2. 5 Don'ts of Grandparenting
Offering unsolicited advice to your children about raising their kids can strain relationships. This guide provides insights on how to support without overstepping boundaries. 🔗 Read on AARP »
3. Burnout Isn't Just Exhaustion. Here's How to Deal With It
Feeling perpetually drained? This NPR article delves into the signs of burnout and offers strategies to address and prevent it. 🔗 Read on NPR »
4. A Step-by-Step Guide to Hosting a Family Meeting
Regular family meetings can enhance communication and cohesion. This guide provides practical steps to initiate and conduct effective family discussions. 🔗 Read on Suncoast Advisors »
💡 This Week’s Tool: The “What Can I Let Go Of?” Checklist
Sometimes the most powerful question isn’t “What do I need to do?”
It’s: What can I release?
Download this printable 1-pager to help you reclaim your time and energy — even if it’s just 10 minutes at a time.
🎯 Yours for just $9.99 → Download the Checklist »
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