Few people say “That’s unimportant to me.” Instead, they offer excuses like “I’m too busy” or “maybe next time” as a way to wiggle out of an uncomfortable situation looking good. Some people haven’t seriously thought about what is important or what is unimportant to them in a very long time. As you prepare for… [Continue reading] Be honest and say it is unimportant to you
Life and Work Transition Strategies Blog
What will you do with your life after your career?
What will you do with your life after your career ends through retirement, reorganizations, downsizing, family circumstances, or a nagging suspicion that there is more to life than work? Have you considered how you would like to spend your time once you retire? With the focus on who you are as opposed to what you… [Continue reading] What will you do with your life after your career?
Career orientation for retirees
Career orientation for retirees is not the first thing that comes to mind when people talk about retirement. Finances, travel, and leisure pursuits top the list. As a Lifestyle Retirement Coach, I am always interested in hearing stories about people’s ideas and plans for their retirement. Recently, I was talking to a friend who said… [Continue reading] Career orientation for retirees
Retirement coaching process begins with a certified Life Coach
Are you ready to explore the retirement coaching process? Are you asking yourself “What do I need for a successful retirement?” You need a certified Life Coach to help you set goals in a variety of life arenas, not just financial planning. I am a Retirement Lifestyle Strategies Coach. My credentials include • Certified Life… [Continue reading] Retirement coaching process begins with a certified Life Coach
A retirement lifestyle coach and you
As a Retirement Lifestyle Coach who helps those making life and work transitions, I have written numerous articles, blog posts, newsletters, and books on various topics and concepts related to retirement lifestyle planning. My message has been to encourage everyone to begin planning for their retirement 3 to 5 years before it actually happens. I… [Continue reading] A retirement lifestyle coach and you
Caring for aging parents: driving
In previous posts, I looked at caring for aging parents and their housing needs and at how to discuss downsizing with aging parents. Driving is another factor in caring for aging parents who want to keep their independence. It is challenging enough to be planning for your retirement while caring for aging parents. Their need… [Continue reading] Caring for aging parents: driving
How to discuss downsizing with aging parents
Do you know how to discuss downsizing with aging parents? If your parents are like most, they are fiercely independent and loathe moving out of the family home and their familiar surroundings. I touched on this in “Caring for aging parents: housing.” Now let’s explore how to have this all-important conversation. Seven Suggestions To Begin… [Continue reading] How to discuss downsizing with aging parents
Caring for aging parents: housing
Caring for aging parents is one of the biggest challenges that we boomers face. It is hard helping aging parents balance their safety and vulnerability issues with their independence. Complicating this problem is the fact that you may find yourself in what is affectionately called the sandwich generation. Many younger boomers still have children at… [Continue reading] Caring for aging parents: housing
Balance in retirement can be key to happiness
Balance in retirement is more important than the style of retirement you choose. It can be the key to your happiness. Best-Kept Secret Even though our generation is thriving as we age, there’s a reality that begins to set in over time. That reality is we really don’t have to or don’t want to work… [Continue reading] Balance in retirement can be key to happiness
Retirement then and now—what has changed?
I know about the greatest generation’s retirement and retirement then and now. My dad retired in 1980 at 62 years of age, still a young and vibrant man. His retirement, like many in his generation, was to rest and pursue leisure activities. He had this mindset because few from his generation expected to live more… [Continue reading] Retirement then and now—what has changed?