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Forget Regret! How to Stop Your Past Mistakes from Killing Your Retirement Years

By Margaret Manning December 20, 2018

No matter who you are, I bet that you have made your share of “mistakes.” Of course, many of us choose to call our mistakes “learning opportunities” or “speedbumps,” but, this doesn’t change the fact that they impacted our lives. And, I am no exception to this rule! So, today, I want to share 7 actions that you can take to prevent your past mistakes from impacting your retirement years. I hope that you find these suggestions useful! Join us for a cup of tea (or coffee) and a chat. And, if you enjoy the show, please tell one friend about us today. Your support means so much to me! Read More

“I Have No Regrets” Should be a Mantra for Modern Boomers

By Margaret Manning October 24, 2018

Ok, I’m not a big sports fan. That said, there’s one statistic that has always amazed me. Many people know that, in 1923, the famous baseball player, Babe Ruth, broke the record for most home runs in a season. Read More

How to Live Without Regrets After 60

By Margaret Manning October 22, 2018

You can’t get to age 60 without making a few mistakes. These range from small missteps, which nibble at us to larger errors, which keep us up at night. Perhaps the most harmful memories are of the times when we have accidentally hurt someone else – or ourselves for that matter! Read More

Book of the Week: The Dinner List – A Menu of Life, Love, Loss, Family and Regrets

By Margaret Manning October 14, 2018

We’ve all probably been asked, at least once in our lives, to name five people, living or dead, with whom we’d like to have dinner. Read More

Prince Harry’s Regret, Europe’s Security and the Democratic Party’s Choice

By Margaret Manning July 27, 2016

Few people have captured the imagination of the world more strongly than Princess Diana. Of course, famous people aren’t just icons. They are also mothers and fathers, sons and daughters. In today’s media-obsessed culture, this is more important to remember than ever. Recently, her son, Prince Harry, spoke about her death and the grieving process in general. His words are important for anyone who has lost someone close to them. Join us as we discuss Hillary Clinton’s official nomination as the Democratic Party’s presidential candidate, the security situation in Europe and some fun facts about Helen Mirren. I’ll also announce who won the cute little bag from Bali that I showed you yesterday. Come join us for a cup of tea and a chat! Read More

Healing the World and Avoiding Regrets

By Margaret Manning July 17, 2016

Good morning! One of the side-effects of all of the tragic news that we have been hearing about lately is that it makes us think more about our own lives. Have we done all of the things that we wanted to do? Have we told the people closest to us how much we care? As the people of France and Turkey begin the difficult process of healing, I want to start a conversation about how to avoid regrets after 60. Join me as we discuss the healing process in Nice and Turkey, Trump’s new VP choice, avoiding regrets, the story of an 86-year-old woman with 86 grandkids and much more! Come join us for a cup of tea and a chat! Read More

What are the Top Regrets of the Dying?

By Margaret Manning April 20, 2013

After palliative care nurse Bronnie Ware wrote an online article highlighting the top five regrets of the dying, people all over the internet began cataloguing their own aspirations and wishes. Ware listed the top 5 regrets of her patients as follows: Read More

How to Sow the Seeds of Patience with Your Grandchildren

By Jayne Avery March 13, 2024

Like most three-year olds, patience is something my little granddaughter (J) has very little of. When she comes round to see us, within minutes every toy is out. Within an hour she has painted, pummelled play dough, played shops and been outside on her bike…

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How to Reflect on Your Childhood and Reignite Your Passions in Retirement

By Christine Field March 04, 2024

I don’t make New Year’s resolutions. I set intentions and while my intention for the year is to experience more joy, I enjoy reading articles and blog posts about reinvention. There is a school of thought that says…

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Embrace Your 70s! 3 Ways to Usher in the Next Glorious Decade!

By Margo Arrowsmith February 29, 2024

Don’t break out your disco boots, I am talking about your 70s, not the 70s. Whether you believe that 70 is the new 50, or it’s just 70, it can be a celebration with a positive attitude and plans. It’s not about what happens to you…

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