Getting things done.

Success is never easy, giving up is easier. Learning to overcome difficulties is a life skill.

Is Happiness really difficult to come by?

Whilst out walking the country lanes of Dorset yesterday afternoon, I was listening to a playlist of some of my favourite tracks. It was cold, it was also dry, a bit grey but not too windy. The music was upbeat and bringing back memories from the past, the sorts of things that came to mind

What I wish I knew years ago

Making things easier as we get older by doing things differently when we are younger.

How to find happiness?

Make your own choice whether to be happy or not.

Where has the time gone?

Retirement has ups and downs, sometimes you need to take a moment and take stock.

Managing early Retirement when your partner continues to work.

What to think about if you are retiring early while your partner is still working.

Planting Tree’s

Pay it Forward by planting a tree

In a Rut.

For whatever reason, this has been my toughest week in retirement. It started so well but a conversation made me doubt our plan and then I’ve managed to get caught in the trap of following the news cycle. However, as I write this post, I’m feeling better again and thought I would share what’s helped.

Volunteering,

Helping your community in retirement

Eating seasonally,

When working and time is at a premium, it’s all too easy to find ways to simplify chores like shopping. First we started shopping in the big supermarkets where you can get everything under one roof with the same fresh products stocked all year round for our convenience and now with home delivery, you don’t