Dancing is more than just fun. It’s a healthy activity that may help us slow both the physical and mental effects of aging.
Author: Jodi
Jodi enjoyed a 30+ year career in marketing and communications for two large industrial corporations. She retired from corporate life at the age of 53 to focus on her family, personal health, purpose and happiness. She’s been thoroughly thriving ever since.
Time, Energy and Money: A balancing act
It’s inefficient and sad to spend too much of your life making money that you’ll never spend. Make a plan to balance your time, energy and money.
Annual trip creates fond memories for a generation
Camping appeals to adults and kids because spending time in nature, hiking, being social, and being disconnected from electronics can increase happiness.
CARE Instead of FIRE?
CARE: Career Achievement Retire Early. An acronym for retiring 10-15 years early to invest in your health and yourself.
It’s never too late to follow your dreams
Success doesn’t care about your age. We should pursue our dreams without getting hung up on whether it’s too late. There are plenty of examples of people finding success later in life.
Don’t look back, that’s not where you’re going
If there’s nothing you can do about a decision you made in the past, why waste time and energy regretting it?
More than just books: Libraries offer many resources for free
Public libraries provide access to books, apps, technology, and many resources to build your knowledge.
Keeping kids in the loop on financing college
Advice for navigating the college search. What to consider when picking a school and figuring out how to pay for it.
Waiting rooms or working out? A great motivator for exercise
What does it take to get me out of bed for an early morning walk? What does it take to…
The empty nest: How to cope with dropping your child off at college
Recently, a colleague of mine mentioned she’s having a hard time getting ready to take her son to college. She…
Preparing for retirement? Here’s a Recommended Reading list
Top books for early retirement planning
Retired at 53
Why I chose early retirement: Lessons learned