Welcome to my Blog
Special Series:
The Retirement Journey:
From Countdown to the First Months After
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1. Two Months from Retirement: Why I Wasn’t As Ready As I Thought
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2. What Will I Do All Day? (And Other Retirement Fears No One Talks About)
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3. One Month from Retirement: What I’m Learning (and What Might Help You Too)
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4. The Secret to Finding Purpose in Retirement? Start Smaller Than You Think
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5. Peace and Quiet Sounded Perfect—Until I Had Too Much of It in Retirement
I Thought I Knew Who I Was — Until Retirement Made Me Rethink It
When someone asked me what I “do” shortly after I retired, I said, “I’m retired.”
And while it was true, it felt incomplete.
That small moment made me realize how deeply my sense of self had been tied to my work — and how retirement invites us to rediscover who we are all over again.
Peace and Quiet Sounded Perfect—Until I Had Too Much of It in Retirement
Peace and quiet sounded perfect—until I had too much of it. In this honest reflection, I explore why calm alone isn’t enough in retirement, and how women 50+ can start finding rhythm, purpose, and fulfillment in their next chapter.
The Secret to Finding Purpose in Retirement? Start Smaller Than You Think
Most retirement advice focuses on money—but what about meaning? This article explores how purpose often starts with small moments—and how to create a retirement that truly fits you.
Reinvention After 50: Start with What You Love About Yourself
Reinvention after 50 doesn’t mean starting over—it means starting with what you love about yourself. In this post, I explore how to design a meaningful life after retirement by reconnecting with your values, trying new things, and honoring the best parts of who you already are.
What is Retirement Coaching and Do I Really Need It?
Retirement coaching helps women 50+ navigate life after full-time work. In this post, learn what retirement coaching is (and isn’t), who it’s for, and why it can be a powerful tool for designing a fulfilling next chapter.
10 Questions Every Woman Should Ask Before She Retires
Most retirement advice focuses on finances—but what about your identity, purpose, and joy? These 10 questions are designed to help you reimagine what’s next with clarity, confidence, and courage.
5 Retirement Surprises Women Encounter—And How to Embrace Them
Discover the unexpected surprises many women encounter in retirement—and learn how to embrace each one for a more fulfilling and empowered next chapter.
One Month from Retirement: What I’m Learning (and What Might Help You Too)
Retirement can bring more than freedom—it can bring a sense of disorientation, loss, and deep reflection. In this personal post, I share what I’m learning in the final month of my career, and offer a few questions and insights that might help you, too.
What Will I Do All Day? (And Other Retirement Fears No One Talks About)
Wake up. Coffee. Do whatever I want. That was the dream, right? But real freedom is turning out to be a little more complicated than I planned…
Two Months from Retirement: Why I Wasn’t As Ready As I Thought
I thought I was ready to retire. But two months out, I discovered unexpected anxiety mixed in with excitement. Here’s what surprised me and what might help you too.