The last three weeks have certainly been a shit show for so many federal employees who serve our country. In the Washington, DC region, everyone knows someone negatively impacted by the many lawless Presidential executive orders. For some who are older and have been in the federal government for a while, it might be a …
These are challenging times. For many of us, it’s hard to look within when so much is happening “out there.” What helps me is aligning my values with how I want to live my life. I have much more control over what my values are than I do regarding the craziness in the US and …
Thanks to so many of you who responded to my open letter to President Biden offering to provide him with coaching to explore his future plans. Looks like I got through. Now a few thoughts about having a reset. Joe, are you out there? Any of us can have a reset anytime we choose. Every day can …
I wondered if it was possible to have a life reset, so I headed solo to an ashram in the Bahamas a few weeks ago to find out. My visit was to the Sivananda Ashram in Nassau where I did yoga and meditation each day. There were healthy community meals, like-minded guests/staff and a cooperative …
At 63, I am reminded – and also forget – that every day is a gift. Carpe Diem – seize the day – comes to mind. For me it means making the most of life in this present moment, not letting the past or the future hold me back. It also means embracing new experiences, …
As we face the holidaze, for many of us, there isn’t much of a need for new “stuff” from friends and family. What is priceless are experiences and insights. And, it might be especially challenging for a husband, wife, or partner to provide the insights they feel their partner could use. I have a few …
You may find yourself staying in the same job or life situation even though you have bigger dreams. Below are 7 key life planning tips to move from status quo to status GO! While transitioning to later life brings opportunity, it also challenges us to step into new ways of being. I’ve also included one of my …
Fall is my time to look ahead and figure out what’s important. Below are five tips for moving ahead. But first, below are a few questions I think about for myself: I love working with clients on these kinds of questions – often not easy to answer. Drop me an email if you’d like to …
I’ve read many books on retirement and transitions. Below are the ones that are my favorite. Research shows trying to make a life change based solely on reading self-help books is rarely effective. I help clients take ideas and intentions and convert them into actions and sustained life change. Also download my free What’s Next Mid-Life Planner if you …
I’ve seen a lot of discussion recently about having purpose – especially after leaving a main career. Exploring one’s purpose can be a meaningful and enjoyable endeavor. Research in Psychology Today shows having purpose for those 50+ provides many benefits: Promotes your physical health, mental health, and happiness. Offers a variety of other benefits as …