by Dr Denise Taylor | 26 Jun, 2021 | Inspiration
With my research into meaning after fulltime work, one of the areas is around identity. So much of the conversations we have when we meet someone is around our work. The first question many people will ask is ‘so what do you do?’ And we tell them about our work, or...
by Dr Denise Taylor | 25 Jun, 2021 | Inspiration
The Guest House This being human is a guest house. Every morning a new arrival. A joy, a depression, a meanness, some momentary awareness comes as an unexpected visitor. Welcome and entertain them all! Even if they are a crowd of sorrows, who violently sweep your...
by Dr Denise Taylor | 22 Jun, 2021 | Inspiration
I’m in the final 4 months of my doctorate. On 1st September I will submit my thesis. It’s been interesting times. I love my topic – meaningful ageing and I’ve learned so much, not just about the subject, but also about the ‘how to …’. It’s a long time...
by Dr Denise Taylor | 18 Jun, 2021 | Inspiration
Do people tell you that you are remarkable, kind, inspirational… Too often we don’t listen to these words, we filter them out and have our antenna tuned to the negative and critical. I don’t think I’ve been telling you enough, that you are amazing and there...
by Dr Denise Taylor | 13 Jun, 2021 | Inspiration
My doctoral studies have moved into the research phase, undertaking in-depth interviews with a small number of people. Whilst my research interest is in life after retirement from full time work, I want to understand their life leading up to this time. To learn more...
by Dr Denise Taylor | 08 Jun, 2021 | Inspiration
We spend too much time trying to fit in when we should really stand out. In the workplace we try and be the person we think our company and boss wants and lose some of who we are in the process. I found that when I became more comfortable with the person I was, I...
