Distress-Free Aging: A Boomer’s Guide to Creating a Fulfilled and Purposeful Life
Distress-Free Aging
Author: Amy Sherman , LMHC
http://www.bummedoutboomer.com
Author and licensed mental health counselor Amy Sherman offers her tips on aging gently with her e-book “Distress Free Aging.” Labeled as the “Boomer’s Guide to Creating a Fulfilled and Purposeful Life,” Distress-Free Aging lends another approach to tackling midlife’s issues. The acceptance of the changes we face, both in mind and body, does not have to squelch our desire, energy or passion. On the contrary; that acceptance, along with a few simple behavior modifications, positive self-talk techniques, and an open mind makes it possible to embark on a rich and vibrant existence in the second half of our lives.
Norman Vincent Peale states, “Change your thoughts and you change your world.” Sherman helps us along with chapters focusing on self-motivation and facing problems as challenges. The chapters are followed by an “insight exercise” that helps with the application of the strategies discussed. Often we are aware of the changes we can make to positively affect our lives but we lack direction; if suggested approaches seem too overwhelming we may not try, and if they are too simplistic, we may not trust their value. Distress-Free Aging strikes a nice balance; just enough to jump start the reader into the lively creation of a life filled with purpose.
Reviewed By: Melinda Cianos, National Association for Baby Boomer Women
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Distress-Free Aging: A Boomer’s Guide to Creating a Fulfilled and Purposeful Life by Amy Sherman, LMHC, is a perfect guide for those Baby Boomers who have lost their zest for life. Amy takes you step by step into discovering how you can turn a life of frustration and disappointment into a life full of possibility and positivity. She also provides insightful exercises at the end of each chapter to help you practice your newfound awareness. I highly recommend it!
Brandy Shirley, M.A. http://www.relationshipwithself.com
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Ms. Amy Sherman has brilliantly outlined steps we can all benefit from as we get older. Her wonderfully written book is both captivating and practical. Anyone who wants to enjoy a zestful life must read it!
JoAnn Simmons, LMHC, Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified Coach
http://www.joann-simmons.com
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Amy Sherman’s new ebook packs a lifetime of valuable information into a simple, easy-to-read, step-by-step format. Her content is not only practical and useful on a day-to-day basis, it is also motivational and supportive. I highly recommend this book as a wonderful resource for any “baby boomer” who wants more from life and is ready to embrace it!
Rosalind Sedacca, CCT, Relationship Coach and Author
http://www.childcentereddivorce.com
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As a social worker, I found Amy Sherman’s ebook, “Distress-Free Aging” directly on target with many of the clients I have worked with. Her beliefs on the life you choose to live resonated with me on several levels. Daily positive affirmations, learning to accept what we cannot change, and consistently reinforcing our self-esteem are powerful tools which can easily help us as we go through life. A MUST READ FOR EVERYONE!”
Bobbi Kraf, MSW, Social Worker
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Amy Sherman, a Baby Boomer, a licensed mental health counselor and an occasional columnist for Boom This!, found herself in a challenging job a few years ago, but decided she wanted something different. After much soul-searching, she overcame some health challenges and professional setbacks and has found that she is much happier in how she spends her time now.
Her struggles and success are part of her new e-book entitled Distress-Free-Aging: A Boomer’s Guide to Creating a Fulfilled Life, a concise and practical tool for helping Boomers realize their dreams and fulfill their passions. The book focuses on the limitations, inhibitions, fears and self-defeating thoughts that sabotage one’s good intentions and offers ten strategies to overcome those self-limiting behaviors.
I have been reading the book and find that Amy’s advice is clear and motivating. She offers “Insight Exercises” at the end of each chapter to reinforce what you have just read. As someone who has gone through a lot of similar situations as a Baby Boomer, Amy’s book is a great guide through the changes we encounter as we age.
Teresa K. Flatley
http://www.boomthis.com
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