I’m a big believer in getting clear about your values* to help build the life that you want. It’s foundational. But, it’s often a step that we fly over in our eagerness to start new opportunities. I’ve found that flying over my values in an attempt to move more quickly onto the next step in… Continue reading Clarifying Your Values To Guide You
Category: Growth And Change
“Let’s Go Girls!”
“Let’s Go Girls!” is the empowering call from Shania Twain’s 1997 hit, Man, I Feel Like A Woman. Just by listening to it today, I feel like I can do anything. It’s a powerful rally cry coming from Shania. However, being addressed repeatedly as “girls” recently, felt like the complete opposite of this: demeaning, and… Continue reading “Let’s Go Girls!”
Don’t Practice What You Don’t Want To Build
Practice makes us stronger. If you have a musician in your life, or if you play an instrument, you’re well aware that regular, daily practice is necessary. The internal discipline of regularly putting some of your energy into practicing your skills helps those skills stay strong and develop over time. Lately, I realize that I’ve… Continue reading Don’t Practice What You Don’t Want To Build
Personal Growth, Like Walking The Dog
I’m annoyed by all the positivity. That sounds hypocritical coming from someone who’s a life coach. Life coaches believe in personal growth. We are essentially a positive group of people. But, it’s the combination of the simplicity of positive messaging and it’s enticing quality that annoys me. The Easy Answer Dream I’ve read my fair… Continue reading Personal Growth, Like Walking The Dog
The Busy-Bee Retiree
I know some folks like this and I’m sure you do too. Maybe you’re one of them: the busy-bee retiree. Your calendar is so packed with activities that you’re as busy as you were when you were working. You’ve filled your free time with classes, projects, meetings, committees and volunteering. Why not? You have the… Continue reading The Busy-Bee Retiree
A Very Good Place To Start
For creative people, for life-long learners, and for those eager to discover what they’re capable of after retiring in midlife, this is a very good place to start. Julia Cameron’s, It’s Never Too Late To Begin Again was recommended to me when I first retired and it gave me direction and opened possibilities to me… Continue reading A Very Good Place To Start
Why Move Forward?
She made a compelling case. When a young teacher asked me the other day, if I would consider doing some supply teaching, I hesitated. She caught me at a particularly bumpy time, when building my new business was not going as smoothly as I’d hoped. There are so many things to learn and so many… Continue reading Why Move Forward?
Too Independent
We did it ourselves. Those born in the 1960’s and 1970’s muddled through without the supports available now. We managed to take care of ourselves while our parents worked. We took ourselves places on our bikes, or on the bus, without the safety net of a cell phone to stay in touch. I hesitate to… Continue reading Too Independent
Going A Little Out Of My Depth
There’s wonderful comfort in staying put. Remaining in the same place and not moving can feel delightful. It’s familiar. There are few challenges to overcome or unexpected obstacles. It’s just like staying in a warm, cozy bed all day. Growth, getting out there, that can be truly terrifying. How do we start growing without that… Continue reading Going A Little Out Of My Depth
Find Your Passion In How Things Work
I have no idea how most of the things that I rely on everyday work. It’s a mystery to me how my electric kettle boils my tea and how my phone sends texts. I know how to operate these items, but I couldn’t build one. I find I am increasingly accepting of the fact that… Continue reading Find Your Passion In How Things Work
Retired, And Now What? 