It’s a fact of life that if we are lucky enough to age, our bodies will need more maintenance. That’s a whole new world of medical issues that we’ve never encountered before. Navigating the health system and finding the right treatment can be challenging: it’s frustrating, often painful, and it can be quite scary. It’s… Continue reading Don’t let the most interesting thing about you be your illness.
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Retiring The Excuse
It’s a lot harder to say NO these days. I used to have a ready excuse for not wanting to do something: “Sorry, I’m so busy with work.” It was a legitimate reason. I was often extremely busy and had difficulty balancing any added commitments. But if I’m honest, it was also a handy excuse.… Continue reading Retiring The Excuse
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
Retired, And Now What? 