Reflections on being ourselves
Hi, it’s Dr. Denise Taylor on this beautiful sunny afternoon in the wood. And this morning I went and visited a different wood and it’s really interesting to see what other people are doing. This is a community wood and there was a group of wood owners and we all went there. I learnt a […]
Time in Nature – Singing with Nightingales
Owning a wood, I enjoy spending quiet time alone with the trees; listening to the sounds of birds and other wildlife. However, I’ve never heard musicians playing along to bird song. I found out about an event Singing with Nightingales, last year on a visit to a RSPB Nature reserve, just a few miles from our […]
I’m now on Substack
I’ve not posted here for a while … I’m now writing more on Substack. It’s a place that encourages writers to create thoughtful articles to share. Once I’m into my rhythm there, I’ll alternate between the different sites. On Substack my title is: Rethinking Retirement and Conscious Ageing, making it very clear on what I […]
Retirement Inequality
Let’s get real. Not everybody is going to have a fulfilling retirement. Not everybody has the luxury of being able to do well-paid consultancy or to have a significant income so that work becomes something they can choose to do. There are so many people out there who are going to live exist on the […]
Living in a Maasai Village, part 1
Back from living with a Maasai tribe, and ‘off grid for over 2 weeks. I’m home and in a state of wonder, and tiredness for what I have experienced. I have travelled extensively around the world for over 17 years, but never before have I had such a deep connection and such a sense of […]
I could live to 100
Or 93 according to the Living to 100 web site It’s a really interesting assessment to do, and better if you can add accurate blood pressure and cholesterol readings. You also get a detailed report for how to add years with suggestions. For a free assessment I highly recommend it. It tells me I should […]
An Exploration of Reflexivity in Retirement Research
Echoes of Experience: An Exploration of Reflexivity in Retirement Research Let’s take a break from the practical articles I’ve been sharing, and dive into the contemplative side of my research, particularly focusing on reflexivity. Whether you’re in the midst of considering retirement, already enjoying your retired life, or assisting clients in this transition, it’s crucial […]
Volunteering in later life
This time I want to talk about volunteering, whilst many of us will continue to work, well into later life, it doesn’t have to be paid work. If money isn’t a key driver, volunteering may fill the gap from work. Volunteering can also help us to develop the skills needed for a change of career […]
Time to be you
Whilst at the wood over the weekend I was unable to do much physical work as I had an injured knee, So I walked, and paid attention to life all around – the way the trees had changed over winter, signs of deer and squirrel. The me of the past was a human doing, I […]
Why we work, and filling the gap
This is an excerpt from my book – Rethinking Retirement for Positive Ageing. If you have bought a copy, I’d love to know what you think, and a review on Amazon would help a lot. Why you should read this chapter Money is clearly one of the reasons for us to work, but work is […]