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
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How to Create an Exercise Habit
When you transition into retirement, there are often new habits that need to be formed as your old structure goes away. Some folks might not need a structured day, some do. But almost everyone has to create new habits. Many of us set being healthy as a retirement focus with beginning (and keeping!) new exercise … Continue reading How to Create an Exercise Habit
A Wellness Checkup
As I approached my birthday, it was another event that reminds me to pause and look at how I’m living. My retirement life vision has me “living a healthy lifestyle”. Recently I told someone that I knew of a couple whose life vision was “50% fitness and 50% fun” and they reacted, “How could someone … Continue reading A Wellness Checkup



