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How to Survive the Empty Nest Phase

Practical Tips for Empty Nesters to Connect with Yourself, Your Adult Children, and Spouse While Reigniting Your Inner Purpose

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How to Survive the Empty Nest Phase

By: Pamela Fariole
Narrated by: Janice McNally
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Being an empty nester doesn’t have to be lonely. Here’s how to rediscover yourself and live a happy and meaningful life. Are you having a tough time accepting the fact that your child-rearing days are over and that your adult kid is now ready to live without you? Are you experiencing depression and feel like your relationship with your child will start to dwindle as they move out? Are you wondering about what you can do with the excess of unoccupied time you suddenly have now that you’re done with parenting?

If these feelings resonate with you, you’re not alone! Many other empty nesters feel the same way as you do. Kids become independent when they grow up. It’s a fact that every parent has to live with—but don't lose heart! The empty nest phase is your time to live your life on your own terms and reclaim some independence for yourself. Having negative feelings at first is normal, but they don’t have to last. This guide is here to help you navigate these tough times and become stronger and happier whilst maintaining a close relationship with your adult child.

Inside, you will discover:

  • The truth about the empty nest syndrome—know its dangers and how to avoid them.
  • Practical strategies to get out of debt so you can adjust well to life as an empty nester.
  • Easy to follow steps to assess your budget, debts, and savings so you can create a solid financial plan and live a decent life.
  • Proven methods to reduce your anxiety and depression the natural way.
  • How to rediscover and reinvent yourself and make the most of your newfound freedom.
  • Insightful guidance to help you let go as your child grows while still keeping your relationship healthy.
  • Active steps you can take to reignite your relationship with your spouse and strengthen your bond.
  • Helpful tips to declutter and redecorate your home to rekindle joy and cultivate a calm and peaceful environment.

And much more!

Being an empty nester is not the end of the world. Reinvent yourself and your life!

©2023 Pamela Fariole (P)2023 Pamela Fariole
Parenting & Families Parents & Adult Children Inspiring Western Europe Thought-Provoking Happiness Heartfelt

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After an entire adulthood that has revolved around being a mom (or dad), suddenly having an empty nest can be more than daunting. The feelings of loneliness and depression can be hard to manage, and the separation from children can feel like rejection. The sudden idleness can feel like loss of purpose. But we don't have to accept this as the norm.

This book not only gives the listener a good perspective about the realities of an empty nest, but gives really concrete ways to take charge of your life, cope with the changes, and thrive in the life phases that follow. I also liked the focus on rekindling your marriage, if it has suffered through the years. It was a good reminder that if you once loved your spouse, you can love them again! I enjoyed this book and highly recommend it.

This book gives hope for a happy empty nest!

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We have three kids, and I'm not looking forward to seeing them leave "the nest." I cannot imagine how I will be able to manage my emotions when it actually happens. However, this book was a great help in starting my mind churning over the reality of that eventuality. It was written in an empathic tone, and the narration was also performed extremely well. It's practical, insightful, and I highly recommend it. It's much needed for parents like me who are dreading those days and currently feel unprepared.

Everyone Nearing These Days Needs This!!

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What a wonderful book for learning how to start reconstructing your life after your kids leave home. I have a 17-year-old and I cannot even imagine what it would be like not to have her in my home. Having this book helped me realize that there are benefits for both parent and child of when the child leaves home. Learning to be proud of the child you have raised, ready and willing to move out of the home. For so many years, you devote your entire life to your children and then the home is empty one day. The author did a great job of laying out the book in a way to help guide you in to what next steps lie ahead. First, with addressing the feelings of being an empty nester, then moving forward with what to do next. Chapter 6, letting go so they grow, was impactful for me. Everything we strive for as a parent can be summed up in this chapter. I cannot say enough good things about this book. Great for preparing yourself for the empty nest or addressing that you are currently are an empty nester. THis author truly understands the concerns and anxieties of being an empty nester.

Learning to find your new way

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This book was a big assistance to me in reassessing my circumstances and my position as an empty-nester so that I could start enjoying my life again as an independent person with an exciting future ahead of me, making goals, and feeling thankful for and proud of my motherhood. The transition into the next phase of one's life is suddenly a process that is exhilarating.
I really wish I had this book when I was younger. I still remember how nervous I was about my kid growing up and eventually moving out of the house. I deceived myself into thinking that I was psychologically ready for it, but I wasn't. Even now, after a few years have passed, the memory of it still gives me periodic feelings of uneasiness and of being disoriented.
I especially like how the author shared her personal experiences to decrease her anxiety during this phase. Fariole shared the tips she uses to stay close with her adult children such as sending cards, small thinking of you gifts and zoom calls to name a few. She also gives advice on remaking self, finding passions, increasing income, credit tips, redecorating, decluttering and so much more. It covers the many challenges empty nesters face.

This book was a big assistance to me

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This book is so easy to read, partly because of its practical, straight to the point advice, but also because you immediately relate to everything in it and feel that you are not alone. As parents, when our kids leave home, we feel a lack of purpose and crisis of identity which can lead to depression. This book provides great ideas for any stage of life, relationship advice, many helpful hints and strategies to help guide us adjust to our next chapter. Will recommend!!!

A must have

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