Going Somewhere
In his book the 7 habits of highly successful people, Stephen Covey tells us high on our list we should “begin with the end in mind” He says imagine entering a church in your best clothes, walking down the aisle……
Category: Doing LIfe
Andy’s Story
It’s Now Two Years. Two years ago I said farewell to my office and colleagues to begin a journey of caring, full time, for my wife. It will come as no surprise that a career as a full time carer……
Overcoming Conflict
The Big Question. Let me start with a question for you… Have ever been mad at anyone?If you answered “yes” this is the right story for you. If you answered “no” maybe you should look for a story on telling……
Read Something Worthwhile
A Book that Changes You. Have you ever read a book that’s left a lasting impression on you? It may have been a self help book. Or a book of encouraging thoughts when you were in a down place. Or……
Six things to do for a great retirement
Stop spending money on what you don’t need! So many of us believe the advertisements that talk about how we will run out of money if we retire with insufficient cash. They want to raise your anxiety that you might run……
Teaching English in Colombia Report 2
Peter has retired and he decided to volunteer in a school in Colombia South America to teach English. His experiences in getting there were covered in our first story here. Since I last wrote I would like you to know……
Don’t Just Sit There – Do Something
One thing that has struck me of recent times is that we are all different to each other. When I go to the local mens shed, I see men who know exactly how to use those wood cutting or finishing……
It’s what I have retired to that matters
History is important but when you retire, your old way of life changes. What you used to be doesn’t matter anymore. You can’t go back and live it again – even if you want to. So what have you retired……
Hows Your Will?
I’m sorry to have to remind you of this fact, but, like it or not, you are going to die! So, if you haven’t already decided what will happen to your stuff when you go, you should make a will……
Getting Unstuck
Designing Your Life The Stanford University in the USA has a course called “Designing your life.” It seems to have come from asking student what they planned to do next in their life and getting too many “I really don’t……
Andy’s Story
It’s Now Two Years. Two years ago I said farewell to my office and colleagues to begin a journey of caring, full time, for my wife. It will come as no surprise that a career as a full time carer……
Overcoming Conflict
The Big Question. Let me start with a question for you… Have ever been mad at anyone?If you answered “yes” this is the right story for you. If you answered “no” maybe you should look for a story on telling……
Read Something Worthwhile
A Book that Changes You. Have you ever read a book that’s left a lasting impression on you? It may have been a self help book. Or a book of encouraging thoughts when you were in a down place. Or……
Six things to do for a great retirement
Stop spending money on what you don’t need! So many of us believe the advertisements that talk about how we will run out of money if we retire with insufficient cash. They want to raise your anxiety that you might run……
Teaching English in Colombia Report 2
Peter has retired and he decided to volunteer in a school in Colombia South America to teach English. His experiences in getting there were covered in our first story here. Since I last wrote I would like you to know……
Don’t Just Sit There – Do Something
One thing that has struck me of recent times is that we are all different to each other. When I go to the local mens shed, I see men who know exactly how to use those wood cutting or finishing……
It’s what I have retired to that matters
History is important but when you retire, your old way of life changes. What you used to be doesn’t matter anymore. You can’t go back and live it again – even if you want to. So what have you retired……
Hows Your Will?
I’m sorry to have to remind you of this fact, but, like it or not, you are going to die! So, if you haven’t already decided what will happen to your stuff when you go, you should make a will……
Getting Unstuck
Designing Your Life The Stanford University in the USA has a course called “Designing your life.” It seems to have come from asking student what they planned to do next in their life and getting too many “I really don’t……