When I think of the events that I’d like to attend now that I have the time to, there is one common barrier: safe travels. If an event is during the day, I happily travel alone by transit, walk or drive. But if it’s after dark, I hesitate. A lot. I didn’t really notice this… Continue reading Safe Travels Alone At Night
Author: Caroline@retiredandnowwhat.ca
I'm a life coach discovering the opportunities and growth in midlife and beyond.
Banishing The “Shoulds”
I didn’t question how I spent my time and energy for most of my life. I just did the things: work, family, running a home. I was on automatic pilot. There were plenty of signals in society that pointed me to what I was supposed to be doing. “It’s the right thing to be successful,… Continue reading Banishing The “Shoulds”
Caregiver Corps
Are you part of the caregiver corps of mostly women, who quietly flow in and out of the doors of every retirement home?* I’ve joined you carrying large bags of laundry, and assorted groceries. Sometimes, we bring hot coffee and snacks. Sometimes, it’s a commode or compression socks. If you watch the doors of a… Continue reading Caregiver Corps
We Need You
The truth is that we need you. In a world that is in very rough shape these days, we need you. We need your talents, your skills, and your perspective. You have a wealth of knowledge behind you and decades in front of you. Unlike the younger ones who are just trying to frantically balance… Continue reading We Need You
Good, Or Good For YOU?
We’ve always been inundated online, in book stores, and in the newspaper with things that are aimed at improving our lives. It seems like it’s getting more intense lately. Walking along the street, every block has a fitness studio, or a juice bar, or holistic practitioner. They can all improve my health and wellbeing. They’re… Continue reading Good, Or Good For YOU?
How are you enjoying retirement?
Note: This Article was written when retirement was very new to me, 2023/01/12. A Loaded Question It’s a frequently asked question from my still-working colleagues and friends as they greet me. That is a loaded question. They mean well, I know. They probably really wish that they were retired. Working full-time is exhausting. I just… Continue reading How are you enjoying retirement?
Dream Big!
Do you have big dreams? For some, retiring in midlife means learning to adapt to a different rhythm of life, developing new social connections, and finding a hobby or two that they’re passionate about. It’s about spending time with family, and that may include grandchildren. There’s nothing wrong with this version of life. It sounds… Continue reading Dream Big!
Your Opportunities After Retiring
Retired people are valuable, full of potential, important and worthy. After spending a lifetime working, and possibly raising a family, this is your time to finally find yourself. This is especially true for women. It’s a time of freedom and self-actualization: a time to be yourself, even if you don’t know who that is yet! … Continue reading Your Opportunities After Retiring
Regular Bathing Benefits
Recently, I discovered a calming, relatively affordable practice that leaves me feeling happier, and able to settle into sleep more easily. After being forced by some minor bathroom renovations that left our shower out of commission for a week, I was forced to take regular baths. The results surprised me. It’s not like I haven’t… Continue reading Regular Bathing Benefits
The Healing Of Romance
Back when I taught kindergarten, I’d frequently spend Saturday gathering picture books from my local library to support the unit we were working on. Then, I’d stand at the checkout desk with my arms full of volcano, or bear, picture books waiting my turn behind an older woman. Inevitably, she’d have a huge stack of… Continue reading The Healing Of Romance
