Along with the snowflakes, winter can bring about Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D.) due to less hours of daylight, colder temperatures and spending less time outdoors and with others. Prior to retirement, we remember all too well the days when the […]
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Are you in tune with how you are feeling?
January 11, 2022
How are you feeling? (someone asks), “Great! Fine!” (you reply). Is that the true feeling you are having, or is that just what seems to come out naturally? Without the pressures of work and a hectic lifestyle, we now have […]
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How to repair your relationship by responding versus reacting
October 8, 2021
In an ongoing effort to improve our relationship, Mark and I were made aware of a communications hiccup that we seem to run into at times. We tend to react to one another instead of responding, and it can make […]
The Benefits of Volunteering During your Retirement
September 22, 2021
Summer has us traveling up and down the eastern seaboard meeting new people along the way. We recently spent a few nights in Mystic, CT with a visit to the Mystic Seaport. Upon our stop by boat, we met a […]
The Importance of Setting Intentions vs. Setting Goals
August 25, 2021
Retirement planning isn’t just about the finances. There is so much more than that. And it typically starts with an idea or vision for what you want for your retirement. What are your Retirement Goals? Wishing and hoping are nice […]
Purchasing a Second Home in Retirement
July 28, 2021
I am sharing our story of how we found our second home now that we are retired in the hopes that this will resonate with many of you. For us, planning and deciding on the purchase of a second home […]
Do you wish you were 23 again?
July 9, 2021
It might seem like a silly question, but let’s dig a little deeper. We recently visited with our 23-year-old daughter and her friends on Rainey Street in downtown Austin, Texas. What a lively location, filled with people, bars, nightclubs parties, […]
Life Lessons from a Two-Year-Old
June 16, 2021
Do we wake up with that same abundance of joy in the morning? If not, when did that change? How do we flip our lens to get that feeling back? Here are some life lessons we learned from a two-year-old.
The Most Important Types of Rest You May Not Be Getting
May 27, 2021
How many times have you heard, “Go get some rest” or “You look like you need some rest”? And if you are like us, you primarily think of “sleep” as the means to rest. We have all heard about the […]
How a Curious Mind can Better your Retirement
May 12, 2021
During our transformation into retirement, Mark and I identified five pillars to focus on for success, fulfillment, and happiness. They are: Physical wellness Mental wellness Spouse/partner relationships Relationships Wisdom sharing Each of these areas have equal importance and come with […]
