Do you use history as a guide? In 1918, a flu pandemic raged. There was no vaccine and the best defenses—washing hands, wearing masks, limiting gatherings, and quarantining when exposed—were not consistently practiced or enforced. Some people became weary or angry about wearing masks. According to the Centers For Disease Control, “more people died during… [Continue reading] History as a guide in times of uncertainty
Life and Work Transition Strategies Blog
Supporting each other for the foreseeable future and beyond
Although 2020 was a very challenging year in a number of ways, it brought out the best in many people. By supporting each other, we were able to feel connected to other human beings and to something greater than ourselves. This doesn’t need to stop. It can continue even after social/physical distancing is a distant… [Continue reading] Supporting each other for the foreseeable future and beyond
Reflection and planning for a healthier you
Have you taken time to ponder the past year? Have you examined the essential areas of your life to determine where you might make changes and grow? Reflection and planning are important components of a healthy lifestyle. Although many people focus on physical health at the start of a new year, it’s always good to… [Continue reading] Reflection and planning for a healthier you
This holiday season
Normally, I would post a simple holiday greeting today. However, there is so much not-normal about this year, isn’t there? While I continue to wish you a joyous Christmas and holiday season, I acknowledge that your circumstances may make that challenging. This holiday season may look different for you than it has in the past.… [Continue reading] This holiday season
Brain health and what you can do about it
How is your brain health? This time of year, some people are sad because they are missing family members or because of lack of sunlight. Others are overwhelmed with the number of tasks that need to be completed in a certain amount of time either because of a holiday, an end-of-year deadline, or assignments they… [Continue reading] Brain health and what you can do about it
Wishing you the best this Thanksgiving
If you don’t see an image, be sure to click through to see my Thanksgiving bouquet for you. I hope it will add some cheerfulness to your day. As I count my blessings this Thanksgiving, I’m thankful for you. I am also wishing you the best that life has to offer this Thanksgiving and in… [Continue reading] Wishing you the best this Thanksgiving
Common myths about singles
What myths about singles do you believe? In my post “Will you be going solo in retirement?” I talked about Eric Klinenberg’s book Going Solo: The Extraordinary Rise and Surprising Appeal of Living Alone. He pointed out that singleness is a choice not a myth. Even though being a couple is still the norm in… [Continue reading] Common myths about singles
Will you be going solo in retirement
Have you given any thought to whether you will be going solo in retirement? There is a good deal of emphasis on making the retirement transition as a couple. Much less information is available for those who are single. Going solo, in retirement and in other life stages, is on the rise. A single lifestyle… [Continue reading] Will you be going solo in retirement
How to discover true identity
How do you discover true identity when identity is, in the words of Jack Kornfield, “Like a sandcastle, all is temporary. Build it, tend it, enjoy it. And when the time comes, let it go.” My path to discover true identity started with my career path. When I was teaching, I identified myself as a… [Continue reading] How to discover true identity
Are you ready to reshape your identity?
Do you need to reshape your identity? According to Doug Cooper, “Identity cannot be found or fabricated but emerges from within when one has the courage to let go.” While we are working and pursuing careers, our identity is shaped by what we do. If we are truly fortunate, that identity is also shaped by… [Continue reading] Are you ready to reshape your identity?