How old are you in your head?
On ageing …. I want to share a couple of sections from my forthcoming book (on its way to my editor by the end of the week to enter pre-publication), and I’d be delighted in any comments you have. 1: How old are you in your head? Gerontology researchers will ask people ‘how old do […]
The Age Illusion: How Older Adults Redefine Aging and Life Milestones
Am I old now …. I will never be an old man. To me, old age is always 15 years older than I am. – Francis Bacon We each have our own views on this, but it is also useful to see what research has found. A study looking at: ‘Age Differences in Age Perceptions […]
What type of active ager are you?
Most of us are, or want to be active agers, but what do we mean by that? We can be active in different ways and whilst for some it could be training for a triathlon there are many others ways we could feel we meet with this title. Let’s start with the first one. I’ve […]
Thrive
Hi, it’s Dr. Denise Taylor down at the Wood. And I want you to thrive, not just survive. I think there’s a book somewhere that I’ve read with a title around that. Anyway, I used to know somebody and his standard answer to: how are you getting on? How are you? was plodding on. I […]
Approaching retirement – would it help to have a mentor?
Imagine starting a new job and having someone with you, ready to answer all your questions and support you as you learn your new role? A mentor who has been in your shoes and happy to listen to your concerns and to share what they have learned. I imagine you would find this really helpful. […]
BUCKET LIST
I was asked recently, what was my bucket list, and it took me back a step, because it’s not something that I’ve thought about for a long time. A lot of people have bucket lists, which is, you know, all the things you want to do before you die. And it involves a lot of […]
Embracing Meaningful Living with AI
Embracing Meaningful Living with AI: Lisa’s Journey Introduction: In the not-too-distant future, as AI technology continues to advance, individuals like Lisa find themselves at a crossroads. Approaching the age of state retirement, Lisa ponders whether to retire or embark on a new chapter of her life. Thanks to the power of artificial intelligence (AI), Lisa […]
Who Am I?
Hi, it’s Dr. Denise Taylor on this beautiful, sunny day down in the wood, and I just want to ask you the question, who am I? Who are you? Often people define themselves, um, related to the work that they do or their role. You know, I’m a mum, I’m a daughter, I’m a wife, […]
Being visible
Hi, it’s Dr. Denise Taylor, and today I want to talk about being visible. There’s a lot written about people of around my age, mid- fifties upwards and about how we feel invisible, how we’re not seen, and we fade into the background. I don’t think I fade into the background, and I don’t think […]
Take a time out – time in nature
Hi, it’s Dr. Denise Taylor and I’m on my bench at the wood, and it’s so nice being here. The blue bells are now dying off and everything is green. There is so much grass around. The leaves are out. There’s all this growth, but it’s the green. I just love being in nature. The […]