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How do you define leisure? Dictionary.com defines leisure as “freedom from the demands of work or duty,” “time…when one can rest, enjoy hobbies or sports etc.” and “unhurried ease.” Richard Johnson, author of The New Retirement, stated that leisure is also “the degree to which you have found personally satisfying endeavors outside of your work/career… [Continue reading] Define leisure

Are you avoiding change? Some people put off major decisions and life transitions like starting a family or retirement. Money is often their excuse yet delaying for financial reasons misses a major point. Some people—especially those with thriving careers—are terrified they won’t know what to do with themselves and won’t know who they are when… [Continue reading] The risk of avoiding change

Transformational change skills are already part of your skill set even if you don’t know it. This is fortunate because transforming your situation or yourself after a life or work change is multidimensional and requires many transition and resiliency skills. You will use skills you learned on the job, in previous challenging situations, and as… [Continue reading] Transformational change skills

What is transformation? According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, transformation is “an act, process, or instance of transforming” and transforming is “changing in character or condition.” Transformation, then, is the natural next step when change in your personal life or work situation triggers a time of transition. Robert Gass, executive coach, leadership consultant, and founder of… [Continue reading] Transformation definition and practice

Values-based decision-making leads to more successful outcomes during transitions. While others may simply react to changes in life circumstances, you can choose this method to create a new beginning and build something of value on the bedrock of your values and beliefs. What is values-based decision-making? This decision-making model allows you to repeatedly make consistent… [Continue reading] Values-based decision-making for transitions

Have you ever wondered how to make a new beginning better? Perhaps you’ve wished for a faster transition from new student to graduate or newly engaged to married, fewer sleepless nights between newborn and 18 (years), more recognition and reward after a job change, or less pain after a death or a divorce. Unfortunately, most… [Continue reading] How to make a new beginning better

In the past, you didn’t need to know how to nurture a support system. When your ancestors faced times of change and transition, they relied on extended family members for assistance and caring. Spouses stayed together through good times and bad times. However, in more recent times, extended families have dispersed thanks to increased opportunities… [Continue reading] How to nurture a support system

Are you or someone you know facing change and transitioning as a single adult? If you have ever gone through a life-altering change, you know the resulting transition can be difficult. Were you married or in a relationship with a trusted partner at the time or were you able to rely on a network of… [Continue reading] Transitioning as a single adult

Work relationships can be challenging. Unless you made your money the old-fashioned way and inherited it, you usually develop connections because your work situation requires it. You share job information and work expertise, building goodwill and rapport, with colleagues or teammates. You get to know these other members of your company as you work together—either… [Continue reading] Work relationships