Journey Through Retirement

“Retirement!”  So, what is your first reaction to this loaded word? For many people, it conjures up visions of endless leisure and freedom but, for many more, the word is “fear”. This fear grows out of confusion, notions of boredom,…

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Gratitude = Happiness

My client, A. Gave me permission to share her latest “Ah Ha” moment with you. And avid gardener and also a member of a sizable family, she had achieved a state of appreciation for the qualities of both. She stated…

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Not Just for Lovers: Valentine’s Day 2020

Valentine’s Day plus one. I thought about what it meant to me yesterday, and I was over the moon with gratitude for the people who enrich my life. I did lunch and evening bubbly with my precious husband, but it…

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Afraid of Change? Not Alone

The idea of changing one’s life, especially at sixty plus is daunting for many people; so much so that they simply don’t try or give up fast.  So what are the impediments to change and growth? Fear is the obvious …

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The New Old in the Age of Not Acting Your Age

I recently had the pleasure of attending the 50+ Festival at Ryerson University in Toronto where I was blown away by the keynote speaker, David Cravit of Zoomer Media and author of his book, The New Old David encapsulated my…

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Metaphors for Living: Water and Flow

Just give me a body of water and give me a boat that I can propel under my own steam and I will be all over it. I used to row several times a week in the early morning, and…

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