Blog Articles
We all want to have a fulfilled life. I create articles related to meaningful living, elderhood, how we can use nature to gain a deeper understanding about ourselves and to share inspirational tips.
How retirement can affect self-esteem
How retirement can affect self-esteem This time I wanted to share a small aspect of my research. Retirement is not a single event, but a process over time. It also means that we begin to be affected by this event as we prepare and then transition to retirement. For...
From Midlife to Milestones: Navigating a Century of Opportunities
My main focus is on the retirement transition, but we can also consider our future earlier, around midlife. With children born today likely to live to 100, there is much talk of the 100-year life. So around 50 we move into the second half of life. The Government have...
40 Years Later: Revisiting Maggie Kuhn’s Vision for a World without Ageism
I’ve recently watched a video with Maggie Kuhn, founder of the Gray Panthers, dedicated to fighting age discrimination. It’s from 40 years ago and the interviewer will be my age or older now. I wonder if she thinks differently now?....
On writing a book
I’ve always enjoyed writing; I remember creating little booklets as a child. The one with a front-page article on the moon landing stands out. Alas none were ever kept. At school I wrote poetry, not just in English classes but when I was bored. If something...
Redefining Retirement: Embracing Purposeful Roles and Inspiring Change
Retirement, although a widely used term, may not resonate with everyone. However, it's time to redefine its meaning and embark on a new journey. Instead of simply stating your job title, let's explore the comprehensive value you bring. Embrace the opportunity to...
Retirement Horizons: Embracing a World of Possibilities and Paths
Are you ready to embark on a new chapter in your life? Retirement doesn't have to mean the end of excitement and fulfilment. It's time to explore the possibilities and embrace a vibrant and active lifestyle. Let's discover some inspiring alternatives that will ignite...
Why I wrote my latest book
At 61 I started my doctorate, researching how people find meaning in life after full time work, and what are the psychological factors that help. I hadn’t done any academic studies since 1998 when I completed my MBA. I didn’t think I’d be accepted as there is such...
Should we scrap retirement?
I contributed to an article in Platinum Magazine Once upon a time, your golden years were fixed firmly in the cultural psyche as a life stage when, after decades of work, you could finally relax into retirement. Older, of course, but no longer having to brave the...
Why do you say that you are too old? It’s the transition not our age that we need to consider
So much of life is a transition, I’ve spent 3 years focused on the transition from full-time work and have both research evidence and practical experience that people will have thoughts on what they can, and can’t do, based on age. It is not true that our capacity to...