Golden Nuggets Blog
The Helper’s High
Most people dream of a retirement in which they get to play, pursue hobbies and develop new interests. Finally, they get to be the master of their own fate. And when they reach retirement [...]
Goals matter – especially in retirement
Goals become even more essential to your life once you leave work. So if you are thinking of retiring, or are newly retired, then continue reading. Goals that are personally motivating get us out [...]
It’s time to build our resilience muscles!
Why is it that when faced with life challenges, some of us flounder and others flourish? As a result of mounting scientific evidence, we now know that certain individual and environmental resources lead to [...]
Did you know that loneliness is lethal?
Independence is glorified in North American culture as a symbol of strength. As a society, we value individual achievement and extol self-reliance. I wonder however, if our “go at it alone” attitude has led [...]
Is it still considered adultery if my spouse doesn’t know me anymore?
In Zoomer magazine’s September 2017 issue, there was an enlightening article written by Rev. Dr. Sheila Macgregor addressing contemporary issues that have emerged as a result of what’s become known as the longevity revolution. Advancements in health care [...]
Ladies, want to live longer & ward off dementia? Consider delaying retirement
The longevity revolution is here. We are living longer and healthier lives which means that some of us can anticipate living 25 to 30 years in retirement. That’s a very long time! And a 40-year [...]