Want to Live Without Regrets? Bring Your Focus Into the Present
I am not one for saying, “I wish I would have…” The decisions that I made through the years, good and bad, made me the person I am today and, in general, I am pretty satisfied with that person. Oh, there are certainly things that I wonder…
Read MoreDon’t Let Regrets Keep You from Enjoying the Holidays
As the holiday season is upon us – with friends and families making plans to get together, stores filled to the rafters with gifts to give to loved ones, airports and train-stations jammed with travelers hurrying to their joyful destinations…
Read MoreOn Regrets… A Book Review of The Midnight Library (A Library Like No Other)
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig is a worthwhile, thought-provoking and sometimes humorous read. Although his novel is set primarily in Bedford, England, the main character, Nora, does a form of time travel to several locations as she waffles…
Read MoreThe Top 5 Regrets of the Dying – and What Lessons They Teach Us
I will never forget my call to Sheila. Sheila and her husband, David, were clients in their late 50s. They were the salt of the earth’ folk. It was a Monday afternoon. I figured Sheila would probably still be at work, so I would leave a message for her…
Read MoreMy Thoughts on Career Regret
Three weeks or so ago, I had that old familiar bitter-sweet pang of regret. Not really serious – and it never lasts very long. Nor does it happen often. Perhaps once every six or eight years. It’s not exactly real pain. Just a sense of melancholy. A thought of what…
Read More5 Healthy Tips to Thrive this Holiday Season Without Regrets
Let’s face it: it is hard to stick to healthy eating and an exercise plan during the holidays. Everywhere we turn, there are tempting foods and drinks – from treats at office parties to our own traditional family favorites. When you add in a busy schedule…
Read MoreThe Wisdom of a Bird Rescuer: What It Means to Not Have Regrets Moving on 60
I’m a big fan of raptors – birds of prey – like owls, hawks, and eagles. So when I had an opportunity to do an interview at A Place Called Hope, a rescue and rehab center for raptors in Connecticut, for my Podcast, I took it. Read More
Forget Regret! How to Stop Your Past Mistakes from Killing Your Retirement Years
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
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
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