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What's in a name? Hobbies as personal development
When we use the label of “hobbies”, this can feel dismissive and devalued. What if we reframe hobbies from a way to pass time in retirement, to personal development? Opening a world of possibilities f... ...more
Making change ,Time
December 05, 2025•2 min read
Sometimes the sideshow is the star
When the sideshow unexpectedly has more impact than the main event, it reminds us to be more intentionally about looking more widely and noticing what is around us. ...more
Connection
November 28, 2025•2 min read
4 days in my life as an introvert
Managing our time and energy is an important part of any stage of life, and choices will have to be made to help us find the right balance for ourselves. As an introvert, here I share a personal exper... ...more
Time
November 27, 2025•3 min read
Second chances
Time is precious and we don’t want to waste it, so sometimes we give up on things too quickly. What might we gain if we give them a second chance? ...more
Tools ,Making change &Time
November 17, 2025•2 min read
It's ok to want to have fun in retirement
Life doesn't only have to be about purpose and meaning, as important as they are. In creating space for fun and accepting that it’s ok to want to have fun, we can also create space to gain perspective... ...more
Making change
November 03, 2025•2 min read
Watch Legally Blonde for retirement inspiration (yes, the movie)
Legally Blonde may not be an obvious source of retirement life inspiration, but Elle Woods’ journey to claim and express her sparkle is ageless. ...more
Making change
October 30, 2025•2 min read
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