I got into a bit of a screaming match with my husband last weekend. Ultimatums do not sit well with me, and I fired back. Anger isn’t something that flares from me very often so maybe I was overdue. And when it hit, it hit fast and furious. I spewed sharp retorts, thought You are so wrong, and then […]
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The Return of an Old Habit As a woman of a certain age, I have an elderly parent and adult children. Over the last month, I found myself in an internal battle about where my responsibility ends and theirs begins. I’m exhausted after going several rounds – well, with myself. No one has specifically asked
Helping Became An Overwhelming Habit – Reclaiming My Time Read More »
“When an elder dies, a library burns to the ground.” This old African proverb deeply resonates with me, especially when I think of my own parents. My dad, in particular, was a wealth of knowledge. He loved to read, but more than that, he spent a lifetime learning how things worked, how to make them, and
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When people think about retirement, their first and often only thought is money in the bank. Becoming a certified coach at 56 was a significant shift from my corporate career – one of several new skills I’ve developed “post-retirement.” Recently, my vision as a coach has come into focus: I work with individuals in midlife
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A little over a week ago, I celebrated a small yet significant victory: I managed to break two eggs without getting any shell pieces in the batter. It’s been well over a month since I’d been able to do that. Even preparing meals that required chopping felt like a milestone, made possible only by relying
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Possibilities and Changes in Retirement I see an incredible period of possibility in the 20 to 30 years of retirement. This stage of life is marked by numerous transitions and identity shifts. Our priorities, energy levels, health, and the people we interact with daily all change. We also need to plan our finances and living
A New Chapter: Adjusting to Life’s Surprises in Retirement Read More »
Retirement: Who do you want to be? What do you want in those 20-30 years? Have you found joy & purpose?
What Will You Do with Your 25 Years? A Retirement Coach’s Perspective Read More »
I am fascinated by the thoughts that begin as soon we wake up every morning. Have you noticed yourself start playing the same reel once you open your eyes? Do any of these sound familiar? Do you ever think about your thoughts? We have tens of thousands of thoughts every single day and about 90%
This again???? Did you know that your thoughts repeat? Read More »
Every day I speak with people who are intelligent, articulate, interesting, successful by most standards and they are looking for “more”. Often, it is difficult to articulate what “more” means, however, they know that something is missing. Or maybe there is too much and they need “less”. They are not enjoying life as much and there
Looking for “More” or “Less” to live your Meaningful Life? Read More »
Do you have something that you really want to do AND you’ve made no attempt to get to it? Today, June 22nd, 2024, is the 5th Anniversary of the day that I kicked off my cross Canada solo motorcycle ride. The last 5 years have been amazing (yes – even during a pandemic). My life has changed
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