Valentine’s Day happens tomorrow. This is the day when we celebrate the loves of our lives. Flowers, chocolates, fancy cards, sexy lingerie and other gifts are given and received as tokens to express love. The most important gift, though, is recognizing people who love you and who you love in return. What is love? There […]
Lifestyle
7 Easy Ways to Maximize Health
Retired people rank health security among their highest priorities for a successful retirement. Last year, during the weeks and months following hip surgery, I struggled with limited mobility. I realized how much I had taken my good health for granted. I also realized what every Postworksavvy reader knows — good health is essential for a happy retirement. You […]
Are you suffering from FOMO?
The 21st Century has created an epidemic known as FOMO which is an acronym for a syndrome loosely defined as ‘fear of missing out’. FOMO is often used as a descriptor of the angst that is experienced over the deluge of data and information available through social media. FOMO grabs people and makes them constantly […]
Optimize Retirement Happiness with the Right Choices for You
Image via Wikipedia It’s now 18 months since I retired. As I look back at my decisions about retirement lifestyle, I am pleased that most were right for me — up to this point. To retire with spirit and make the most of the third age that is unencumbered by career or child-rearing responsibilities is […]
How do you know what to ignore in your retirement?
It’s that time of year when many people make resolutions. The traditional resolutions — to lose (or gain) weight, to start an exercise program, to clear the clutter, to eat better, to sleep more, to eliminate debt are familiar categories. I freed myself from resolutions a few years ago and began writing down my aspirations […]
Musings about Christmas Tree Trimming Rituals
Our house is moving into high gear to get ready for Christmas celebrations. Because of our vacation in early December everything is behind schedule. By some miracle we have sent the cards and letters, planned the menus, and begun the shopping. We have simplified much of the hoopla of Christmas. The tree trimming ritual is an […]
Why vacations make you happier
On the weekend we returned from our first real vacation in over a year. Spending time on the relaxed island of St. Kitts was just what we needed to gain a new perspective about life. Until we took the vacation, neither of us realized how vacations can restore the soul and renew energy levels. This […]
What's your game plan for the annual flu season?
A couple of weeks ago the ‘flu shot’ reminder letter arrived from my family physician. It announced the dates and times for receiving the annual flu shot and advocated that all ‘seniors’ should receive the shot to help ward off the flu. No debate with myself on this issue — I always get the flu […]
Thanksgiving Celebrations X2
One of the blessings of being a Canadian and having strong links with friends in the US is celebrating two Thanksgiving holidays. Two of our long-time friends live in New York City and they regularly invite us to come to their home for the Thanksgiving holiday. They also love to come to Canada to celebrate […]
What's your relationship with 'stuff'?
We all have ‘stuff’. Most of us have too much of it. We spend time de-cluttering. We waste time looking through ‘stuff’ for misplaced essentials. We spend time sorting and organizing ‘stuff’. And yet, if you’re like me, the amount of ‘stuff’ keeps growing despite strong efforts to create order. For several months I have worked […]
