Are you ready to explore the retirement coaching process? Are you asking yourself “What do I need for a successful retirement?” You need a certified Life Coach to help you set goals in a variety of life arenas, not just financial planning. I am a Retirement Lifestyle Strategies Coach. My credentials include • Certified Life… [Continue reading] Retirement coaching process begins with a certified Life Coach
Archives for Personal Development
Life-long learning doesn’t have to be hard
Life-long learning is both an exciting opportunity and a choice. It doesn’t have to be hard. It can be as simple as trying new produce at the farmer’s market or a different route on your daily walk. The benefits of life-long learning are many including those I outlined in the post “Keep your creative and… [Continue reading] Life-long learning doesn’t have to be hard
Where to go for lifelong learning
You want to stay engaged, interesting, and informed in your retirement years. Do you know where to go for lifelong learning? Check • Accredited online programs • Colleges and universities near you • Lecture series in your community • LinkedIn’s Lynda.com • Organizations that prepare you to recareer or develop new skills • Osher Lifelong… [Continue reading] Where to go for lifelong learning
Lifelong learning and youthfulness
“Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning stays young.” Henry Ford Youthfulness is a state of mind. Many have searched for the fountain of youth. Lifelong learning, while not an actual fountain, can help you maintain your youthfulness. A love of learning also helps you retain your… [Continue reading] Lifelong learning and youthfulness
Optimism in retirement
Develop realistic optimism in retirement and life. Retirement coaching can help. Make the best of your life for the rest of your life as you prepare for retirement with Retirement Lifestyle Strategies coaching and resources from Dee Cascio.
5 steps for goal setting and discussing your dreams with your partner
These five steps can help you on your journey of discovery as you discuss your dreams and set goals in a cooperative, caring and loving way. By following these, you also avoid the possibility that you may stifle your partner’s dreams. 1. Practice the art of good communication. This vital to a healthy relationship and the… [Continue reading] 5 steps for goal setting and discussing your dreams with your partner
Create happy healthy relationships
Do you want to improve your current interpersonal relationships? Join me from 9 am to noon (Eastern Daylight Time) on Saturday October 8 and Saturday October 15, 2011 at the Loudon campus of the Northern Virginia Community College for two informational and interactive classes focused on creating healthy relationships. Barbara Streisand made famous the song… [Continue reading] Create happy healthy relationships
4 questions to ask before discussing your dreams with your partner
Discussing your dreams is harder than you think! It is also vitally important as you approach any life transition point, including retirement. Before having a conversation with your partner, you need to be organized and extremely honest with yourself. • What do you really want in your life? • What values will guide your decisions? • Do you… [Continue reading] 4 questions to ask before discussing your dreams with your partner
Goal setting: the importance of loving support
Are you aware of the importance of having the loving support of your significant other—your spouse, life partner or a friend you’re in the process of developing a deeper relationship with—as you explore your dreams and turn them into goals? This is crucial throughout life, including during the transition to retirement. As you begin planning… [Continue reading] Goal setting: the importance of loving support
Finding your purpose for your retirement years
Having a purpose in life will give your life meaning no matter what life stage you are in. While doing this exploration, I have found life purpose in using my gifts of listening, empathy, compassion, resourcefulness and creativity. These gifts have allowed me to help people grow through self-understanding and move forward to live healthier… [Continue reading] Finding your purpose for your retirement years