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.
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.
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.
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.