The benefits of getting older, part 2

After creating a list of 20 benefits, I kept writing and listed 20 more. How many can you agree with? I had written this a good while ago, just found it languishing in my draft folder – it deserved a chance to come out and be read! See also: The Benefits of Getting Older

The benefits of getting older

Let’s think about some of the benefits of getting older … how many can you agree with? Increased wisdom and perspective: As we age, we often gain a deeper understanding of ourselves and the world around us, which can give us a greater sense of perspective and wisdom. Improved financial stability: Many people find that […]

Are you living your life?

I’m watching The Peripheral on Amazon Prime and one comment resonated – “If you knew you wouldn’t exist in 10 years would you change anything”. And then last night went to the cinema to see ‘Living’ with Bill Nighy a civil servant who finds out he has a terminal illness and makes significant changes.  He says it […]

Have you thought about a sabbatical?

A time out to step off your busy life, contemplate a question, or consider your future. Some academics get a chance to do this every 7 years. This often takes them outside their lecturing and other work with students, it is often still work, but different, where they work on academic research and publishing. I […]