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Are you waiting for a sign?

Are you waiting for the universe to tell you when or how to retire? Maybe it will, and maybe it won’t. Inform yourself, decide, act and change course if you need or want to. You don’t have to commit t... ...more

Making change

August 29, 2025•2 min read

Navigating family relationships in retirement

Three ways to approach navigating family relationships in retirement: making time for family; setting boundaries and being ok with saying no; chosen family. ...more

Tools ,Making change &Connection

August 22, 2025•2 min read

What's keeping you stuck?

Spoiler alert, I forgot to take the handbrake off in my car. When we want to make a big life change, it can help to slow down and check the basics. Here’s 3 ways to try. ...more

Tools ,Making change

August 08, 2025•2 min read

Benefits of having mice (not as pets)

What has having mice as visitors (not as pets) taught me? If you have a worry, or a niggling concern, in the back of your mind, don't ignore it. Shine a light on it. ...more

Making change

August 08, 2025•2 min read

Pick one thing to focus on first

Retirement life planning may feel overwhelming. Here’s how to pick one thing to focus on, and what to ask yourself, so that you can do something to change the situation. ...more

Tools ,Making change

July 27, 2025•2 min read