Yes Virginia there is leadership over the age of 50
Virginia, we have come to that time of year again when I first learned about you and your letter asking… [more]
Retirement Age What if’s
What if you reached retirement age and didn’t have any plans at all? What would you do? Many Baby Boomers… [more]
Have fun with exercise
An important part of staying healthy is to move your body. When we think of staying healthy exercise… [more]
Lifestyle
Yes Virginia there is leadership over the age of 50
Virginia, we have come to that time of year again when I first learned about you and your letter asking if there was a Santa. In the years that have passed more of us than ever are now over the age of 50. In your first letter you asked if there was a Santa Claus, now you and others are asking if people can be leaders after reaching the age of 50. Do you know many people think that after 50 a … [Read More...]
Relationships
Is this like your relationships?
While this is really funny, does it remind you of any of your relationships? I've heard many times about peope wanting their friends or relatives (especially if they are retired) to help with kids and grandkids, running errands or helping in many and various other ways. Usually the person over 50 is usually glad to help. Each time this happens it seems they are asked more, not necessarilly because they have the time but because they volunteered to help. In many cases this is a useful … [Read More...]
Retirement
Retirement Age What if’s
What if you reached retirement age and didn’t have any plans at all? What would you do? Many Baby Boomers and people over 50 are finding themselves in that situation, no plans. It is like going on vacation without an itinerary and no map. Sometimes you may end up in a desirable place but many times you get lost and find yourself in some type of crisis.
- What if you if you reach retirement age and your family made their own plans that did not include you, especially in doing the fun things?
- What if your social network was all made up of people from work?
- What if you wanted to work but you did not like your current job?
- What if you wanted to travel but had no money to go anywhere?
- What if you reached retirement age and you had neglected your health?
- and more what if’s?
Why don’t Boomers/people over 50 make plans? Because they haven’t investigated what is available, they don’t know what to they want, they want to be open to exploration, etc. Sometimes we don’t have the skills or knowledge to incorporate risk management into our lives let alone our daily activities. This type of management and goal setting can become easier each time you practice. In today’s world it is important to develop a flexible plan for your retirement age and beyond.
Things to plan for are:
- the life style you want and will enjoy
- how you will take care of your health, your family/pets health
- how to maintain a social network outside of work
- how to continue working/ volunteering, or whatever brings you enjoy doing
- how to stay in touch with your spirituality
- and more
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