Archives for Retirement Lifestyle Strategies

Do you need answers to retirement questions? When I have a difficult or complex life decision to make, I often resort to these six time-tested questions: Who? What? Where? When? How? Why? People are under the impression that as a Retirement Lifestyle Coach, I have all the answers but that’s seldom the case. My job… [Continue reading] Answers to retirement questions

In previous posts, we have looked at when to retire with regard to retiring at a different time than your partner/spouse. We also explored how gender differences play a part in retirement. Another challenge for couples is worrying about their income decreasing when one spouse leaves work. Some people stay at work simply to maintain… [Continue reading] When to retire and how income shifting plays a part

There are gender differences in retirement. These are most apparent when it comes time to retire. Retirement-age women often have not had the opportunity to build up as much retirement savings as their male counterparts, so they continue working. Their retired spouses, who have not cultivated other interests, may need retirement coaching to begin to… [Continue reading] Gender differences in retirement

In the seasons of life, each season holds its own joys and challenges. In nature’s realm, spring is one of my favorite times of the year. Many of us have been looking forward to spring this year because we’ve had such a long and cold winter, along with the fact that over the last 2… [Continue reading] Welcoming all seasons of life for what they are

If you are looking for a way to manage clutter, you have taken the important first step and identified that you need to take action. You also realize that a lifetime accumulation of clutter will not resolve itself in mere moments especially when you are dealing with multiple kinds of clutter as described in the… [Continue reading] Manage clutter the easy way

I am passionate about helping clients create successful retirement lifestyles. However, there are three kinds of clutter that stand in the way of that fulfilling, meaningful next chapter of life. Several years ago, I remember attending a webinar on de-cluttering your life with an emphasis on the multiple kinds of clutter that people accumulate without… [Continue reading] What kinds of clutter are you holding on to?

When you do good, do you then feel good? Or do you feel good and then do good? Volunteers can experience both. “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in service to others.” M.K. Gandhi No matter what stage of life you are in, volunteering has benefits that have been tested and… [Continue reading] Do good, feel good: the effect of volunteering

Volunteers, who make a difference every day, are the unsung heroes of our communities and nation. Volunteers have rebuilt neighborhoods, fed the poor, won elections, and sheltered and clothed the homeless. “Life begets life. Energy creates energy. It is by spending oneself that one becomes rich.” Sarah Bernhardt Have you helped a child learn how… [Continue reading] Volunteers answering the call to service

With better goals, you can achieve so much more. In “Life-long goals give meaning and purpose,” I talked about the importance of life-long goals instead of New Year’s resolutions, which may be quickly discarded. Here’s more about goal-setting. I encourage you to consider these six Life Areas when setting goals: • Career/Work • Health and… [Continue reading] Better goals for every stage of life

Have you created life-long goals that give meaning and purpose to your life? I am not talking about New Year’s resolutions. You can decide to change something in your life at any time. In fact, I recommend you set goals throughout the year. Choose to keep setting goals throughout your lifetime that will move you… [Continue reading] Life-long goals give meaning and purpose