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How to make the most of being an “Empty Nester”

The “chicks have flown” and now you may find yourself feeling alone, lost or just not sure about what to do. While big changes tend to take some adjustment, it’s important to focus on the positives of your new independence and see an empty nest as a reason to start something new.  Below are some tips  for empty nesters, compiled by author Karen Stabiner.  Challenge yourself. You can choose from two paths when your nest empties. The first is to keep doing what you were doing and there are big holes where what you were doing was parenting. The second, happier path is to set yourself a challenge. Ask yourself, “What else would I like to do?” The answer might …