Retirement Preparation and Lifestyle
Like any long journey, it needs careful planning
A note from Johann
Retirement itself often feels like a destination. After many years of work, retirement is...
Who you are, is not what you do.
As a retiree, I've learned that who you are is not defined by what you do. After leaving full-time work, I found myself struggling...
The Finish Line Fallacy
There are many fallacies about retirement
A note from Johann
Although I knew what retirement was all about before I reached the day my retirement started,...
Appreciating The Gifts of Nature in Later Life
We miss the great gifts when we take nature for granted
A note from Johann
In retirement, we can take the time to reflect more thoughtfully...
At Home and Alone but not Lonely
Suddenly and without much warning, we have to think about a radically changed lifestyle.
As the concerns about the Coronavirus spread out, more of us...
The Feeling of Being Overwhelmed
People in retirement frequently complain about a lack of motivation and an inability to get things done. It is one thing to know what...
Reviewed: The 100-Year Life by Lynda Gratton and Andrew Scott
Lynda Gratton and Andrew Scott give guidance to help society navigate the changing landscape we face in The 100-year Life: Living and Working in an Age of Longevity
Stress Relief for Retirement: Using Your Five Senses
Retirement can be a challenging stage of life, as it often brings about uncertainty, loneliness, and a lack of clear purpose. Many retirees have...
Here’s Why You Can Grow at Any Age
The brain has the ability to change, even into older age
A note from Johann
Change of any kind often creates a measure of discomfort. It...
Surveying the low-stress, long-life values of the Okinawans
I have focused much attention on Okinawa, a Japanese island in the East China Sea. Its citizens enjoy an enviable lifestyle which is credited...
