fitness
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TO IGNORE OR NOT TO IGNORE IS THE QUESTION Deciding to retire gives you the freedom to slow down, step back, and – if you choose – stop trying to keep up with the latest gadgets and apps. After all, isn’t that what kids and grandkids are for? But is that really a wise move?… Read more
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Happy New Year! I hate going to the gym at this time of year—suddenly it’s bulging with hordes of new people, sporting brand-new tops and trainers, attacking exercise with the zeal of a convert.And then, 2–3 weeks later, the crowds thin out, resolutions fade, and everything returns to normal. Various studies suggest that around 80%… Read more
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It’s that time of year when kids get school reports and adults receive their appraisals. So why should retirement be any different? Here’s a look at what I thought I wanted, what I believed I could deliver, and what I imagined I’d enjoy doing this year… versus REALITY. ___ Like my old school reports, the… Read more
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I’ll admit it: I’m a hoarder. If there’s space in the house, I’ll fill it. Why get rid of something that might come in useful, especially when you’ve got the room to keep it? I probably come from a long line of hoarders too—rumour has it my grandfather would happily spend a fortune to collect… Read more
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Every holiday, I make myself the same promise: Don’t overeat. Don’t overdrink. Keep up the exercise.And every holiday, I break that promise. I tell myself, “You deserve a break!” and before long, I’ve slipped into late nights, lazy mornings, and just the thought of physical exercise fills me full of horror. Sound familiar? Retirement, especially… Read more