I mentioned a new site I’ve been exploring – A Conscious Rethink. A couple of articles here made me realize it was time for a new Possibilities List! [Link here and here] Both articles are worth the read if you’re in the early stage of retirement. I first explored the idea of a Possibilities List … Continue reading New Possibilities
The feeling of “mattering” is a new term I’ve recently been seeing a lot (probably due to a newly published self-help book of that title; nope, I have not read the book). I was especially intrigued as it relates to retirement fulfillment. I recently came across a new site – A Conscious Rethink – that … Continue reading Mattering
As I continue doing the work of improving my emotional regulation (blog links here and here for earlier discussions), I find myself drawn to articles that begin to repeat messages. Here’s some insights from these messages the past few weeks: A Sense of Obligation? Recognizing if “you are doing something because you want to or … Continue reading Emotional Regulation Progress
Trying to shift deeply held beliefs and behavior patterns is not easy. One of the tools I’ve used in the past year (or so) is a monthly “I Did It List”. It’s an attempt at a personal celebration of what I did (accomplished) in the month to shift the deeply-held belief that I am not enough. Someone … Continue reading A Mid-winter Celebration
As I (once again) look into shifting apparently well-entrenched self-limiting beliefs, I wondered, how much have I progressed over the years? Am I moving forward in my personal development? I decided to look back on 5 years of blog posts from “this week”. Have you ever looked back on your own blog posts in this … Continue reading A Contemplative Look Back
In my last blog (link here), I identified my need for more emotional regulation and what that might entail. Consistent themes emerged from my exploration into this topic - practicing breathing tools, continuing to work on shifting deeply held beliefs, and focusing my energy. It has come down to 3 basic skills to work on: … Continue reading Emotional Regulation – Part 2
Winter Solstice’s longest night for an introspective over-thinker like me brings with it a deep review of the year. I had the realization that even though I want to be over the trauma of the hurricanes, I’m still living it, day in and day out. A year ago, I had the hope that we would … Continue reading Winter Solstice Reflection
When I was exploring my unmet needs (blog link here), I realized I don’t play enough and I don’t laugh enough. Then a Living Life Fully mini-seminar I was listening to talked about having fun and laughter as critical elements of living a full life. That serendipity said, look into this more! Looking forward to … Continue reading Girls Just Wanna Have Fun
The end of the year always awakens in me a desire to do a life review – how am I doing with my retirement lifestyle vision, how is my wellbeing, what’s working/what’s missing, what’s the plan for next year! I recently saw an article about Maslow’s hierarchical needs which had some great insight questions for … Continue reading Are There Unmet Needs?
I saw a term recently that resonated. “No”-vember. It encouraged “saying no” to the things that drain us. And a deliberate “yes” to the very best things—the things that fill us up and bring us joy. I had come to the realization that I am feeling overwhelmed partly because I took on too much as a … Continue reading “No”-vember
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