by Jane Parslow | 28 Sep, 2021
Retirement is often eagerly anticipated, with many of us spending much of our working lives dreaming of the moment we can finally quit the 9-5 and long commute. It is supposed to be a time to relax and reflect on a life well-lived, whilst enjoying the exciting new...
by Jane Parslow | 24 Sep, 2021
Earlier planning gives better results When asked when they think they should start planning retirement, most people said ‘in my 50s, but wish I’d done it in my 40s’. Guidelines say it is good to start thinking about your retirement options, and the choices you’ll need...
by Jane Parslow | 8 Sep, 2021
Putting coping mechanisms in place to help your mind and body Whilst retirement for some can be a reward for decades of hard work, for others it can be a major trigger of stressful situations, impacting on an individual’s mental health and a cause of anxiety and...
by Jane Parslow | 1 Apr, 2019
Photo by Christian Fregnan on Unsplash We are all made up of multiple selves. For example, have you noticed that some things that were really important to you when we were young have now become less important? We can be different at different ages – and indeed...
by Jane Parslow | 12 Feb, 2019
This was a recent clue in a crossword I was doing: Goddess on film cried sadly, desiring lost youth (7,6) The answer is “Midlife crisis”.* What a shame that it focused on the negatives. I must admit that I’m much happier now than in my “lost...
