Connection & Community
When Work Ends, Who Will You Spend Your Time With?
Relationships in Retirement When you imagine retirement, who do you see yourself spending your time with? Your spouse? Your children and/or grandchildren? Friends? Or perhaps… yourself? For many of us, retirement brings a surprising realization. We spend years imagining what we’ll do when we finally have more time. We’ll travel. Take up hobbies. Relax.Volunteer. Finally…
Read MoreRetirement Loss: The Changes We Don’t Always Expect
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:…
Read MoreThe Unexpected Gift of Helping Someone Else
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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