Has your life recently been one big shift? I hope you are weathering current world events by drawing upon skills you have learned from other successful transitions in your life. Admittedly, none of us have ever experienced anything quite like this. There are unexpected effects on all of us that no amount of planning, preparation,… [Continue reading] A big shift: use your skills to make a difference now
Are you living on purpose?
Living on purpose is important for every life stage including retirement. By taking the time to deliberately identify the gifts, skill, strengths, talents, and values that make you unique, you are affirming characteristics that will help you continue to move forward in every season of your life. This thoughtful reflection will also enable you to… [Continue reading] Are you living on purpose?
The purpose of retirement
What do you automatically think of when I say “the purpose of retirement”? Do your thoughts drift to • A house at the beach/in the mountains/in your favorite city • Being your own boss • Building a legacy • Catching up on all the things you didn’t get to do while you were working •… [Continue reading] The purpose of retirement
Doing puzzles
Do you enjoy doing puzzles? As a child, I really enjoyed puzzles, much more so than my siblings, but now I rarely do them. The exception is when I care for my one-year-old great-niece. We do basic puzzles together. It’s a fun diversion, a challenge for her, and it’s satisfying to see the pieces settle… [Continue reading] Doing puzzles
Evaluating relationships as you retire
Are you good at evaluating relationships or do you let them take their course—some growing and flourishing, others becoming stagnant, and others dying due to lack of common interest? As you near retirement, it’s more important than ever to assess the state of your relationships and take action. Consider your special relationships first. Who among… [Continue reading] Evaluating relationships as you retire
Togetherness in retirement: for better or worse not for lunch
Are you planning for togetherness in retirement? Thinking about retirement is complicated enough. It’s even more challenging to plan this transition as a couple. Your ideal retirement may not seem so ideal to your spouse or partner. (Just ask someone who has ended up “living apart together.”) Understanding and empathy will help you acknowledge how… [Continue reading] Togetherness in retirement: for better or worse not for lunch
Reflections for moving forward during times of transition
Reflections for moving forward during times of transition all depend on one common denominator: you. You must take time to reflect on what you want to happen during a transition. Your success depends on identifying what has worked well for you and what has failed to serve your purpose in the past. (Check out the… [Continue reading] Reflections for moving forward during times of transition
Repeating history or moving forward through a transition?
Are you simply repeating history as you go through life and work transitions? Change, and the transition that follows change, happens to all of us in countless positive and negative ways. Caring for ailing family members, college entrance, death, divorce, graduation, leaving home, marriage, a new job, parenthood, retirement—it’s easy to follow the example of… [Continue reading] Repeating history or moving forward through a transition?
Examples of legacies
Have you decided on your legacy yet? I have given examples of legacies in previous blog posts including “Leave a legacy” and “What is your legacy from your parents?” What actions will you take in the next month to start or continue building a legacy for those you love? Here are some examples of legacies… [Continue reading] Examples of legacies
What is your legacy from your parents?
Did your parents leave you a legacy to be lived in your generation? You may be thinking “No, not a thing” especially if divorce, remarriage, prolonged illness and medical expenses, or failure to adequately plan for long years of retirement affected their lifestyle. However, as I explained in “What legacy did you inherit?” there are… [Continue reading] What is your legacy from your parents?