Don’t Retire-ReFire: ‘Your Emotions’
Finding emotional happiness is a key
By Gail Supplee Tatum, Columnist, The Times
No matter what stage in life we are, our emotions direct us and, at times, allow logic to go out the window. In the next few paragraphs, we will shed light on this very loaded subject and the ways we can lasso our emotions to enable a peaceful, happy, fulfilling life.
When we’re little, our parents are our guide...
Don’t Retire-ReFire: Physical health and wellness
By Gail Supplee Tatum, Columnist, The Times
Health and Wellness are two words that are not synonymous. However, they do go hand in hand, when it comes to your ReFirement. Health refers to the physical body and whether or not it is free from disease, while wellness, on the other hand, refers to every facet of our lives. It is the complete balance of our well-being from the physical, the spiritual,...
Change will happen — are you prepared?
By having a plan, you can be ready when things go a little off course
By Gail Supplee Tatum, Columnist, The Times
Change is Inevitable!
That is the one thing we can count on, in life! It is how we handle change that makes the difference between maneuvering through a change or being thrown completely off balance by it. The key words in coping with change are strategy, preparation and expectations.
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How to plan the perfect outing
A few tips to keep your plans from unraveling
By Nancy Plummer, Columnist, The Times
When was the last time you were in charge of a fun outing? Whether for your sweetheart, your family, friends, or colleagues, we’ve all dreamed of being the perfect “cruise director”. Well, we might not all be Julie McCoy from the Love Boat (yes, I’m dating myself I know), but before you plan another fun...
Using the Triad of Change for a better life
Know what you want, and make a plan to get there
By Dr. Matthew Lapp, Columnist, The Times
The Triad of Change is a tool that helps to create a recipe for success in life. Even (especially) during times of challenge, the relationships between Perception (what you focus on), Structure (how you organize your life), Behavior (what you actually do), and Energy (fuel) have the power to helps us thrive.
January...
The problem with goal setting
It’s good to have goals, but you need a plan to reach them
By Dr. Matthew Lapp, Columnist, The Times
If you are like many people, the beginning of a new year brings a clean slate that allows for new goals, resolutions, and opportunities. For others, the new year brings a reminder of the resolutions we made in years past that have yet to be resolved, goals that have been king forgotten,...
