There’s a lot to learn
and space to grow.
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We’re Midlifers
Midlife is a new life stage. Believe it or not, this distinct stage didn’t exist 100 years ago. For most of human history, people moved from… Read more
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Mind The Happiness Gap
*Free Happiness Gap resource included* It has long been established that what people say and what they actually do, are two completely different categories. This applies… Read more
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A Simple Tip To See Your Friends More Often
Thanks to a friend’s wisdom, I’m more comfortable connecting with others. I used to feel like I was imposing on them, or interrupting their lives, by… Read more
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Breaking The “Sorry” Habit
The minute I get into the bathroom, my phone rings. It’s almost like it has a sixth sense that I’m not available. Maybe this happens to… Read more
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Presence Without Present
There’s a terrible joke, that I only half remember, where a guy makes an excuse for turning up to an event without a gift. He says,… Read more
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My First Time Being Coached
“What was it like working with a life coach?“ I discovered that a life coach doesn’t help you fix yourself. They help you find yourself. It’s… Read more
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You Might As Well Jump, And Skip
I’ve been doing Zumba for years now. But I’ve only recently started adding in the jumps, instead of doing the low impact alternatives. I just assumed… Read more
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Solving The “Too Busy” Problem
Time management is a concept I continue to struggle with in retirement. Going from a rigid and predictable schedule to entirely open, is an on-going challenge.… Read more
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More Accessible Travel For All!
I was chatting with a friend recently who loves to travel but has an invisible, physical disability that makes it a challenge. She has some tips… Read more
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The Day Planner Experiment
As anyone who is retired knows, time management in retirement is a struggle. It comes as a surprise that having “all the time in the world”… Read more
Hi, I’m Caroline.
I retired after a long career. And now what? It’s a disorienting time of life.
This site explores possibilities, digs into self-discovery, tries to understand the third chapter, and gathers others who are also searching for their next steps.
Most importantly, it’s a way to support each other as we go
Retired, And Now What? 