We’ve all had days where you get to the evening and your mind is spinning with the troubling events that have happened that day. It makes it hard to unwind and sleep. After learning about a shocking development in our neighbourhood recently, I was having difficulty pausing my thoughts so that I could get to… Continue reading “What Was Easy?”
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How are you enjoying retirement?
This post was originally published 2023/01/12 when I first began writing about what’s next after retiring in midlife. How are you enjoying retirement? 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… 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!
Rituals Are There To Support You
I need opportunities to be present in my life, to slow down, and savour the moment. Over the last year, I did this by adding more significance to my morning habit of making a matcha latte. I use my favourite white mug with the violet interior. After carefully mixing the vibrant green matcha powder with… Continue reading Rituals Are There To Support You
Just Start Imperfectly
There’s a time to let go of a project and accept that it’s good enough for now. Since I retired and moved onto other things, there have been lots of firsts. Creating a website, writing a blog post, opening a coaching business, and creating a brand, are just some of the big firsts. With each… Continue reading Just Start Imperfectly
Searching For The Lost Things
I did it again. I put something in a safe place only to be unable to find it when I need it. It’s infuriating because I know that I didn’t throw it out! Ironically, I managed to keep it safe even from myself. Why does this happen and how can I stop myself from doing… Continue reading Searching For The Lost Things
Making Decisions I’m Happier With
Decide now. React now. Do it now! There’s a lot of pressure to respond immediately when faced with anything from a simple social invitation to a more important broken fridge. When a disagreement happens, or a problem with the car appears, I feel an urgency to tackle it right away. The teacher in me always… Continue reading Making Decisions I’m Happier With
Oversharing: Rambling On To Others
It can be embarrassing. I’ve been standing at the counter paying for a book and suddenly I’m sharing all about why I love this book and what this author means to me. The salesperson usually smiles politely as they hand me my receipt and I walk away sheepishly, realizing I’ve overshared…again. Self-Awareness I was lucky… Continue reading Oversharing: Rambling On To Others
Beyond The Grocery List: An Antidote To Over-Thinking
I love a list! They give me that sense of accomplishment and organize my day. When I was teaching, I used them all the time to keep track of the vast number of things I needed to do in a day. As I try to make decisions about my next steps after retiring, I often… Continue reading Beyond The Grocery List: An Antidote To Over-Thinking
No News Is Good News
My mother has a saying that applies to people who are far away from us, “No news is good news.” It implies that if the news about our loved ones is bad, we will hear about it. Bad news travels quickly and good news does not. Therefore, no news means they are safe. These days… Continue reading No News Is Good News
Retired, And Now What? 