Turning points and transitions
Retirement is a major transition, but it is not the first one we have had … through life we have reached turning points and transitions. In this article I want to cover the turning points you will have encountered. I’ll continue next time with more on transitions. Sometimes these transitions are connected to our career, […]
Could I have done more with my life?
At different stages of life, we may ask the question could I have done more? Have I wasted my talents? Could I have been a Nobel scientist, president or prime minister? We can look back at see opportunities missed, the wrong decisions made, how we were led astray … This may happen at any age. […]
Do you plan to stop working when you reach retirement, or will you carry on? Radio Interview
I was on BBC Radio Oxford today along with Occupational Psychologist Dr Hayley Lewis. Kat Orman, the presenter asked: Do you plan to stop working when you reach retirement, or will you carry on? A study had suggested that workers over the age of 65 are likely to be responsible for at least half […]
Time Blocking: Why I use time blocking to get things done
Time blocking has proved invaluable in getting things done. Time blocking is an effective technique for getting things done. If you are like me, or how I used to be, you would spend each day frustrated. You never got to the end of your ‘to do’ list. I used to have a never-ending list. It […]
Pre-tirement is the new retirement
Pre-tirement – the new life phase. Before pre-retirement. Once upon a time you worked hard and were looked after by your employer. In exchange for loyalty you reached 65 (if a man) and received a final party, gold watch or clock. And access to your index linked occupational pension and state pension. You were now […]
Loving Life at 50+
I wanted to let you know about a new website, it’s part of the Amazing People family but aimed at people aged 50+. Are you 50 and in your prime? 60 and ready for new challenges? 70+ with so much more to do? I’ve got some great blog posts and a weekly newsletter. Here’s the […]
How to find work in later life
I have written an article for Saga Magazine – How to Find Work in Later Life Here’s an introduction to the article and you can read more online. It was written to go with an article – Carry on working. It is written to tie up with Brexit, and the need to keep more of […]
Changing Jobs when you are over 50
We change careers at all ages, but there is something around changing career in our 50s or 60s that makes it important to get things right. People will question why – so we need to make it clear. We need to come from a position of planning and clarity, not panic. We may seek something […]
Retirement Planning – what does retirement mean to you?
Has the term Retirement passed its sell buy date? Retirement Planning is important, so you get the retirement you want. Some people still take a traditional approach to retirement. They reach company retirement age and move into a different phase. Look at the advertisements and it’s all about cruises and downsizing. This works for some, […]
50+ Do you need to earn more money?
Last weekend I was one of the speakers at the 50+ show. There was lots going on related to investments, holidays, health and hobbies. I was asked to talk in connection with my latest book, Find Work at 50+ My talk went really well, the seminar theatre was full and lots of people came up […]
