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...
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...
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...
Rediscover Your Calling Later in Life
A note from Johann
Until retirement, many people work at jobs because they have to make a living. But a job is not a calling....
Leaning Into Wisdom & Crystallized Intelligence
The good news is that we can develop our intelligence throughout life.
A Note From Johann
Specialists in cognitive psychology have been arguing for ages, trying...
The Amazing Benefits of Mindfulness in Retirement
Mindfulness has a special meaning in retirement
Gain this skill and ease your mind
A note from Johann
Retirement is a time of doing more of what...
5 Advantages and 5 Opportunities of Building a Business in Retirement
Planning for Retirement
A great time to start your own business or a new occupation
A note from Johann
Heading to the challenges of retirement is daunting...
Reaping the benefits of travel in retirement
The cliché's are true!
Travel does broaden our minds
A note from Johann
It is amazing how many people look forward to retirement because it is an...
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...
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...
