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Change, Wellbeing, You • 18.09.2020 • 0 Comments
Beware of the first months of retirement and their emotional challenge.

The word ‘retirement’ can conjure up enticing images – long walks, travel, new hobbies, fun with grandchildren and more. But the reality can be very different. Especially during the…
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Change, Wellbeing, You • 18.09.2020 • 0 Comments
Beware of the first months of retirement and their emotional challenge.
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Faith, Serving, You • 04.09.2020 • 5 Comments
Having a vocation, in response to God’s call, is not just for the young. Here’s how to find yours.
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Change, Wellbeing, You • 21.08.2020 • 12 Comments
It’s time to ban the dreaded phrase ‘senior citizen’. And here’s why.
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Change, Your World • 07.08.2020 • 0 Comments
Glad to be grey? From God’s perspective there are lots of reasons you should be.
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Relationships, You, Your World • 30.07.2020 • 1 Comments
Could you be a more courageous grandparent? Here’s 5 ways.
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Wellbeing, You, Your World • 17.07.2020 • 8 Comments
Everyone should have a ‘When I die’ document. And here’s how to create yours.
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Wellbeing, You, Your World • 03.07.2020 • 0 Comments
Smile. Optimism is a key to living longer. Here’s what, why and how.
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Wellbeing, You • 26.06.2020 • 2 Comments
How do you score on these 10 things to do every day during Covid-19 to keep you feeling good?
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Change, Wellbeing, You • 19.06.2020 • 8 Comments
What 3 things should every 70 year old avoid if they want to flourish?
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Change, Faith, You • 05.06.2020 • 1 Comments
Pick from these 12 great resources to spruce up your spiritual life during lockdown
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Change, You, Your World • 29.05.2020 • 1 Comments
Gardening – a secret to happiness?
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Change, Faith, You • 15.05.2020 • 7 Comments
Once every box under ‘God’ was ticked. But not now for some. How best to respond?
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Change, Faith, You • 07.05.2020 • 2 Comments
Locked down? Take time for the 3 most important questions.
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Faith, Serving, You • 01.05.2020 • 1 Comments
Due to Covid-19, many are Googling ‘prayer’ and seeking comfort. Here’s a simple way to respond.
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Faith, Wellbeing, Your World • 24.04.2020 • 0 Comments
Ten ways to pray about Coronavirus
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Change, Wellbeing, Your World • 17.04.2020 • 3 Comments
Want to do better than just ‘survive’ the lockdown? Here’s some simple ways to actually flourish.
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Faith, Wellbeing, You • 03.04.2020 • 1 Comments
When fear and anxiety rears its head, use these 8 ways to get back on track.
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Fun, You • 27.03.2020 • 6 Comments
Time on your hands? Create your life book with these 10 easy steps.
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Change, Wellbeing, You • 20.03.2020 • 9 Comments
How not to be bad news in the coronavirus crisis.
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Change, Faith, Your World • 13.03.2020 • 1 Comments
What might God’s plan be for the early months of retirement? Ready for a surprise?
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Change, Wellbeing, You • 06.03.2020 • 0 Comments
The A to Z of getting older – discover 26 priorities for a good retirement
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Change, Wellbeing, You • 28.02.2020 • 1 Comments
The 7 good habits of an actively retired disciple. How many are yours?
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Change, Wellbeing, You • 21.02.2020 • 5 Comments
We’ve got it so wrong about the impact of ageing on our brains. Ready for some great news?
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Change, Wellbeing, You • 14.02.2020 • 0 Comments
Retiring or retired? Here’s the 15 most important questions to ask yourself.
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Change, Wellbeing, You • 07.02.2020 • 1 Comments
Don’t let the Victor Meldrew’s get you. Here’s how.
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Change, You, Your World • 31.01.2020 • 4 Comments
Keep it or dump it? Here’s 10 valuable tips for decluttering your inner life.
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Change, Your World • 24.01.2020 • 3 Comments
What if Mick Jagger checked out your church? Would boomers like him fit in? If not, now what?
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Wellbeing, You, Your World • 17.01.2020 • 1 Comments
The 5 things you should know about those who live longest
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Serving, You • 10.01.2020 • 3 Comments
Your words, wisdom and help could be more valuable than you imagine. Here’s how.
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Fun, Wellbeing, You • 20.12.2019 • 0 Comments
Happy Christmas? Here’s 10 ways for it to make you even happier.
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Serving, You • 13.12.2019 • 1 Comments
Flip-flops, peppermints and lollipops. Actively retired people are using them all to demonstrate God’s love.
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Faith, Serving, You • 06.12.2019 • 0 Comments
How will you be remembered? What 5 things do you hope will be said at your funeral?
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Change, You, Your World • 29.11.2019 • 0 Comments
Want to do well in the transition out of fulltime work? Here’s the 5 key steps.
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Change • 22.11.2019 • 10 Comments
It was tears and no church on Easter Sunday for this retired vicar. This is David’s valuable story.
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Serving, Your World • 15.11.2019 • 1 Comments
The modest pension pot of a 56-year old pastor led to housing 1,000 homeless people. It’s a remarkable story.
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Change, Wellbeing, You • 08.11.2019 • 0 Comments
Each of these 8 transferable skills opens doors to rewarding work – paid or voluntary. Which is yours?
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Change, Wellbeing, You • 01.11.2019 • 3 Comments
What 1,000 retirees said about their life after work may shock you.
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Change, Serving, You • 25.10.2019 • 0 Comments
Susan didn’t expect her retirement years would involve doing crafts with homeless women. This is her story.
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Change, Wellbeing, You • 18.10.2019 • 1 Comments
Having a dog could save your life. Here’s why and how.
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Change, You, Your World • 11.10.2019 • 10 Comments
I’m 78 and refuse to retire—here are 7 things about happiness and money we’re often taught too late
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Serving, You • 04.10.2019 • 1 Comments
Most people miss this big reason why volunteering can be so life-transforming.
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Change, Fun, Wellbeing • 26.09.2019 • 1 Comments
Worried about dementia? Then here’s some very good news.
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Fun, Wellbeing, You • 20.09.2019 • 1 Comments
Over-busy in your retirement? Try these 4 litmus test questions.
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Serving, You • 13.09.2019 • 3 Comments
Surprise. A little of your time could make a big difference for missionaries serving abroad. Here’s how.
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Fun, Wellbeing, You • 30.08.2019 • 2 Comments
Do the washing up to live longer – says a major new report.
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Change, Wellbeing, You • 30.08.2019 • 0 Comments
The 3 key ‘growing older’ lessons from the life of St Paul you won’t want to miss
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Fun, Wellbeing, You • 16.08.2019 • 1 Comments
Sing? You? Here’s the 10 life-improving reasons why you should.
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Change, Faith, Serving, You • 12.08.2019 • 1 Comments
Once – catching international drug runners. Now – using what God has put in his hands. Paul’s story.
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Change, Money, You • 02.08.2019 • 0 Comments
Want to keep working – at least some of the time? Here’s how and some smart ideas
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Change, Wellbeing, You, Your World • 26.07.2019 • 0 Comments
Heading for retirement? Here’s 4 wise first steps to doing it right.
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You, Your World • 19.07.2019 • 2 Comments
Plastics: You can help save the planet with these 7 can-do attitudes
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Change, Relationships, You • 12.07.2019 • 6 Comments
In sickness and in health –keep this in mind should you become your partner’s carer.
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Change, Fun, Wellbeing, You • 05.07.2019 • 0 Comments
It’s time to get bolder about getting older
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Fun, Serving • 28.06.2019 • 2 Comments
An army of grandparents are helping thousands of primary children discover the Bible’s stories. Amazing!
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Faith, Serving, You • 19.06.2019 • 4 Comments
God designed old age on purpose. Really!
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Fun, Wellbeing, You • 14.06.2019 • 1 Comments
What if you could live 7½ years longer without doing anything difficult or unpleasant? Well you can – and here’s how.
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Relationships, Serving, Wellbeing, You, Your World • 06.06.2019 • 0 Comments
The epidemic of loneliness needs a Doctor’s prescription. And here it is.
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Change, Money, You • 30.05.2019 • 1 Comments
The number of over-70s still working has doubled – in just 10 years. What’s going on? And why does it matter?
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Faith, You • 23.05.2019 • 0 Comments
Ever felt you are no longer on God’s agenda? Then here’s some wise advice.
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Relationships, You • 20.05.2019 • 2 Comments
Ever wondered who may be hiding in the branches of your family tree? Here’s 8 top tips to find out.
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Change, You • 13.05.2019 • 0 Comments
Want to make most of your transition to retirement? Here’s the 4 must-dos.
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Fun, Serving, Wellbeing, You, Your World • 02.05.2019 • 3 Comments
The happiest of all? Those aged 65 to 79. Here’s the surprising facts – and how to be even happier.
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Wellbeing, You, Your World • 26.04.2019 • 3 Comments
Getting older is not to be laughed at. It’s time to fight back at the prejudice involved.
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Faith, Serving, You • 12.04.2019 • 3 Comments
What does age have to do with Easter? More than you might think.
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Fun, Serving, Wellbeing, You • 01.04.2019 • 5 Comments
Four reasons why today’s retirees may live longer. And four great ways to respond.
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Uncategorized • 27.03.2019 • 7 Comments
Want to add years to your life while having fun and making friends? Here’s 6 great choices. Go for it.
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Change, Serving, You • 25.03.2019 • 2 Comments
Your life-skills and experience. Here’s how not to waste them in your active retirement.
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Faith, Serving, Your World • 11.03.2019 • 5 Comments
How come everyone is interested in the Saga generation – except the churches?
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Change, Faith, You • 08.03.2019 • 11 Comments
More time to pray? It’s not that easy. But here’s some encouragement and practical help.
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Relationships, Serving, Your World • 28.02.2019 • 2 Comments
Are teenagers any of our business? Oh yes, says the Psalmist – and here’s 5 practical insights to do your best.
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Change, Serving, You • 22.02.2019 • 1 Comments
Retirement is hardest for a certain kind of person. Is this you? If so here’s 9 ways to flourish.
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Faith, You • 14.02.2019 • 3 Comments
Should death be on your ‘looking-forward-to-it list’? Or are there better things to do?
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Change, Serving, You • 07.02.2019 • 2 Comments
After a life of deadlines how is a retired journalist still making headlines? Here’s how.
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Change, You, Your World • 31.01.2019 • 1 Comments
Retired? It’s not just about growing older, it’s more about growing up!
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Relationships, Serving • 24.01.2019 • 2 Comments
Revealed: Why teens behave that way – and what you can do.
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Change, Money, You • 17.01.2019 • 1 Comments
Heading for the end of full-time work? You need the Ten Planning Commandments for Retirement.
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Change, You • 10.01.2019 • 2 Comments
Don’t fall for this ‘best before’ nonsense – about food or yourself.
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Change, Faith, Serving, Uncategorized, Wellbeing, You, Your World • 02.01.2019 • 1 Comments
Next year is like a new country – and these 5 wise ‘travel tips’ are not to be missed.
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Change, Faith, Relationships, Serving, You, Your World • 18.12.2018 • 1 Comments
Warning. Three things not to miss this Christmas.
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Change, Faith, Relationships, Wellbeing, You, Your World • 14.12.2018 • 4 Comments
Think the personal pain from abortion is nothing to do with you? Think again.
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Change, Relationships, You, Your World • 06.12.2018 • 5 Comments
Busier than ever? Here’s all you need to know about saying ‘no’.
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Change, Relationships, Your World • 30.11.2018 • 2 Comments
Want to get closer to your grandchildren? Try these 5 simple ways.
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Wellbeing, You • 23.11.2018 • 13 Comments
Increase your health, energy and lifespan with Rosemary Conley’s ‘Three wisdoms’ for keeping fit.
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Faith, Relationships, Serving, Uncategorized, Your World • 16.11.2018 • 1 Comments
Up for a new challenge? How about becoming a Waterway Chaplain?
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Uncategorized, Wellbeing, You, Your World • 09.11.2018 • 3 Comments
Me, my mobile and God. Ten (suggested) Commandments for using a mobile
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Change, Relationships, Wellbeing, You, Your World • 30.10.2018 • 0 Comments
Sex in your 70’s – really? Perhaps, with these 6 things in mind.
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Fun, Wellbeing, You, Your World • 23.10.2018 • 2 Comments
It’s time to capture your memories – for you and for others. Here’s 7 great ways to do it.
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Change, Serving, Wellbeing, You • 19.10.2018 • 0 Comments
So what’s wrong with acting your age?
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Faith, Serving, You, Your World • 12.10.2018 • 1 Comments
Do something remarkable for others overseas in your retirement – using these 4 key steps.
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Change, Money, You, Your World • 03.10.2018 • 1 Comments
Would a little extra money help your retirement? Here’s 20 simple ideas.
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Change, Faith, Relationships, Serving, Wellbeing, Your World • 26.09.2018 • 3 Comments
It’s an epidemic it would not cost a penny to solve – loneliness. And you could be the medicine.
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Faith, Serving, Uncategorized, Your World • 19.09.2018 • 3 Comments
If only every church did these 6 things for their actively retired members.
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Change, Serving, Your World • 13.09.2018 • 1 Comments
You could be the listening ear a child needs.
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Change, Relationships, You, Your World • 05.09.2018 • 1 Comments
Once – a Company Director. Now – supporting a prison chaplain. Steve’s story.
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Change, Serving, Your World • 05.09.2018 • 0 Comments
You could be the listening ear a child needs.
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Uncategorized • 31.08.2018 • 3 Comments
Join the fight against loneliness – someone has to.
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Change, Faith, Your World • 20.08.2018 • 2 Comments
Retired, active and…trapped. For some, life after work is not the Promised Land.
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Change, Wellbeing, You • 14.08.2018 • 1 Comments
The inside story: How our body changes with age – and how to fight back.
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Change, Relationships, Your World • 09.08.2018 • 1 Comments
Don’t let retirement scupper your marriage – the 3 top tips for staying afloat.
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Faith, Serving • 01.08.2018 • 6 Comments
If only church leaders grasped 5 vital truths about those retiring today
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Change, Faith, You, Your World • 30.07.2018 • 0 Comments
Once – in the oil industry. Now – running Alpha for retired people. Chris’s story.
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Faith, Your World • 19.07.2018 • 4 Comments
Since when did the end of paid work mean the end of being salt and light?
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Change, Faith, You, Your World • 12.07.2018 • 2 Comments
Probably the only book about retirement you’ll ever need to read.
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Faith, You, Your World • 03.07.2018 • 2 Comments
5 Encouragements to finish well spiritually
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Faith, Wellbeing, You • 28.06.2018 • 0 Comments
Want to live longer? Then go to church. Here’s the facts.
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Uncategorized • 22.06.2018 • 2 Comments
There’s a secret to getting more from your after-work years. And this is it.
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Change, You, Your World • 12.06.2018 • 2 Comments
Retirement is no longer ‘one-size-fits-all’. Of its 4 categories, which is you?
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Faith, You • 07.06.2018 • 3 Comments
Decluttering your spiritual life
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Change, Fun, Serving, Wellbeing • 31.05.2018 • 1 Comments
Your community needs people like you – and the opportunities may surprise you.
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Change, Relationships, Your World • 24.05.2018 • 1 Comments
10 great ways to achieve great grand-parenting
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Change, You, Your World • 17.05.2018 • 1 Comments
The 6 signs you need help with your hearing – and what to do
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Change, Wellbeing, You • 09.05.2018 • 1 Comments
The 6 keys to a longer and healthier life
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Faith, Serving, Uncategorized, You • 04.05.2018 • 0 Comments
How to balance church and life when full-time work has gone – 4 key steps
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Change, Relationships, Your World • 23.04.2018 • 4 Comments
If retirement today was a foreign country, it would be one no previous generation had ever visited.
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Change, Money, You • 19.04.2018 • 2 Comments
Your money – 4 top tips for life after work
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Change, Money, Your World • 11.04.2018 • 0 Comments
Time to face the challenge of decluttering? Then here’s some ideas.
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Change, Your World • 28.03.2018 • 3 Comments
Downsizing – sizing it up – three things to measure!
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Uncategorized • 22.03.2018 • 5 Comments
Great news. You may be younger than you think.
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Change, You, Your World • 16.03.2018 • 1 Comments
What will you count as ‘success’ in your retirement?
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Change, Wellbeing, You • 09.03.2018 • 6 Comments
Is Your Retirement Killing You?
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Uncategorized • 02.03.2018 • 1 Comments
Time to spring clean your prayer life? Here are 6 great ways.
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Change, You • 15.02.2018 • 9 Comments
Recently retired? 5 Smart ways to be wise with your time
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Wellbeing, You • 12.02.2018 • 2 Comments
The ultimate dos and don’ts for a good night’s sleep
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Fun, Your World • 29.01.2018 • 0 Comments
20 Great Quotes About Retirement!
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Faith, You • 22.01.2018 • 1 Comments
10 Smart Ways to Keep Feeling Good When Your Working Life Ends
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The word retirement is not even in the Bible. What is taught in scripture is transition. There is nothing that says you work most of your life and then get to be selfish for the next 20 years

Rick Warren, PurposeDrivenLife

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