The difference in approach between actively shaping your life and passively waiting for life to unfold is crucial in determining how when looking back over one’s life. The choice interprets the outlook on the journey. In retirement, you are in control and you can decide if the journey through retirement will be shaped by you […]
Dealing with difficult situations can be stressful, here are some ideas to encourage you to cultivate a mindset of gratitude, empathy, and detachment from external influences. Handling Upsetting Situations: Instead of reacting defensively, the advice is to acknowledge and thank the person for highlighting a dependency on their approval. This promotes self-awareness and encourages one […]
I came across this saying “Don’t be afraid to go where you’ve never gone and do what you’ve never done, because both are necessary to have what you’ve never had and be who you’ve never been”. Ir got me thinking. As you approach retirement, it’s important to embrace the idea that stepping outside your comfort zone […]
It is important to understand that you do not have to do everything on this list,. If you do a few you will beome remarkable to the ones you love.Be Optimistic: Cultivate a positive outlook, even in challenging circumstances. Optimism not only benefits your well-being but also inspires others and contributes to a more positive […]
Remarkability lies in the edges. The biggest, fastest, slowest, richest, easiest, most difficult. Not everyone wants to be remarkable most just want to be ordinary and they do not appreciate your efforts to be remarkable. So what? Most people are ostriches, heads in the sand, unable to help you anyway. Your goal isn’t to please […]
I write this blog so that one day, my grandchildren can understand my world and my views on it. I am a big believer that we need to pass down wisdom from one generation to the next. I think this is a beautiful tradition, and it’s important to recognize the differences in the worlds that […]
Imagine life as a vast, ever-changing landscape, and the way you navigate it is through the lens of metaphors – colourful expressions and symbols that capture the essence of your experiences. G. K. Chesterton once said, “All slang is a metaphor, and all metaphor is poetry.” This implies that the language we use, especially slang, […]
1. I used to be a baker because I kneaded dough. 2. The bicycle couldn’t stand up by itself because it was two-tired. 3. The math teacher planted square roots in the garden, now they have a problem with imaginary numbers. […]
Well, well, well, can you believe it’s been almost six decades since we tossed our graduation caps in the air and ventured into the world beyond high school? Time magazine once had an article shouting, “Don’t Worry, There’s Life After High School,” and boy, were they right! Back in the day, we were unwittingly leading […]
Yesterday I talked about connecting with your community. For many of us transitioning into retirement can be a significant life change, and one of the crucial aspects for new retirees is reconnecting with their community. Experts stress the societal impact of this issue and highlight the importance of community engagement and personal outreach in facilitating […]
