Retirement Loss: The Changes We Don’t Always Expect

old family photographs and memories during retirement

Loss in Retirement Loss is not the first thing that we associate with retirement and yet it quietly shows up in many forms. I have become acutely aware these days of how loss seems to accelerate in the retirement years, particularly as loved ones pass on. But there are other types of loss as well:…

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The Unexpected Gift of Helping Someone Else

Close-up of a handmade Sesame Street quilt being repaired with colourful stitches.

Sometimes helping someone else is exactly what I need. As a coach, I’ve learned that we shouldn’t do for others what they can do for themselves. It robs people of the chance to solve their own problems and build confidence. Generally speaking, it’s a good rule to live by. Yet sometimes helping someone else brings unexpected gifts.…

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