When I retired, I choose to work on becoming a more positive person. I liked more positive people and wanted to emulate that attitude towards life. I studied Positive Psychology and consciously worked toward Putting Positive Psychology into Practice in my life. (link here to a post about that) Changing from a critical, pessimistic mindset … Continue reading Understanding my Hard-wiring
Month: September 2025
Acceptance – Feeling the Feelings
I was asked if I was excited about getting the house build permit. But it wasn’t a feeling of excitement. It was a feeling of relief. Finally, we could move forward. I’m not sure why I feel guilty for not feeling excitement. Is it because I’m not meeting the expectation that I should feel excitement? … Continue reading Acceptance – Feeling the Feelings
Retirement – Switching from Hustle Culture to Leisure Culture
I love words, so when I read new phrases, I often will delve deeper into them. Recently I saw the terms “optimization culture” and “serious hobbying” which took me down a rabbit hole into cultural definitions in today’s world. "Optimization Culture" is an aspect of the Hustle Culture mindset, which is opposite of a Leisure … Continue reading Retirement – Switching from Hustle Culture to Leisure Culture
Accepting Reality
A few weeks ago, Sue over on Women Living Well After 50 (link here) said, “Acceptance isn't resignation”. She was challenging us to explore where we needed to adjust our wellbeing routines, based on accepting the reality of our current situation. It made me consider what I need to adjust in my life for the … Continue reading Accepting Reality




