It would be comforting to think that we were in control of our lives. Indeed, the more elements of our life we have some control over, the more confident and happy we generally feel. However fate has a habit of upsetting our well prepared plans […]

End of year, end of working life. These two events, one a regular event, the other a decision and a new chapter in life, often occur at the same time. So, what will that feel like for you this Christmas? Will it be a relief, […]

We’ve all heard stories about giving and receiving advice and I experienced some of the problems  associated with the practice recently. I was asked to talk to someone who was having issues at work he wasn’t handling well. After talking about his concerns for a […]

It’s no secret that lots of retired people make big contributions to their communities by volunteering across a wide range of organisations. This unpaid work is worth billions to the Australian economy. Today I’d like to tell you a story about the other side of […]

When we see the Invictus Games’ competitors interviewed on television, it’s hard not to be moved by most of them. While they have generally been challenged by major physical or mental injuries,  it is the attitude they seem to share that makes these men and women, remarkable human […]

I have written previously about the unfortunate fact that “After 50, exercise is no longer optional”. The excuse that most people give for not exercising is “I don’t have time”. The purpose of this article is to try to help you find time to exercise, […]

Most people believe that life is better shared with a partner, however divorces happen, partners die and it’s not uncommon for people to find themselves alone  in their later years. Some people prefer it that way, but if you’re single and looking for love or […]

Loneliness is a major problem for older people.  Generally as we age we tend to get more isolated ant that often leads to loneliness which in turn can start a downward cycle into depression. That’s a very bad place to be, so it’s worthwhile taking […]

The 2008 GFC took nearly everyone by surprise. Is it possible that it could happen again in the not too distant future? Unfortunately, some reputable economic forecasters think that it could. I’m certainly no financial expert and I’m not in the business of giving financial […]

I recently facilitated a seminar  about preparing for retirement. At the beginning of my talk I asked a couple of people to try and answer the question “Who are you?” The answers that both gave were similar. They were variations on their CVs – their […]