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What leisure activities do you enjoy?  It’s so important to build the activities you love into your lifestyle.

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  • Singing In Harmony As A Metaphor For Life March 11, 2019
    I read this article recently and loved the concept that singing in harmony could be a metaphor for how you live your life.  I contacted the author, a very successful singing teacher in England, and he graciously agreed to my posting this article. When I am singing with my choir each week I will think of ...
  • Book Club Recommendation March 10, 2019
    The Book Club Recommendation at the end of this post is for a novel that was written by a friend of mine, the very talented Carmel Bendon. New Australian fiction author This book was a page-turner for me.  I told my book club about the book as I was so excited for Carmel and genuinely enjoyed the ...
  • Why Baby Boomers Don’t Like Being Called Seniors May 23, 2018
    There is a great and hugely unsettling disconnect in the way advertisers and the media approach the over 50’s demographic.  They often painting Baby Boomers with such a broad brush that they become almost unrecognizable.
  • Living The Retirement Dream August 7, 2017
    What is your retirement dream? “I have a retirement plan.  I plan on sailing.” My husband David retired after a long and satisfying career this year. Everyone – family, friends and work colleagues – knew what his plan was. On his last day at work he even wore the t-shirt that bore the message “I have a retirement ...
Caring for Aging Parents: How to Make Life Easier for Yourself and Your Parents

Caring for Aging Parents: How to Make Life Easier for Yourself and Your Parents

April 12, 2015

It often begins with the little things that are barely noticeable for a time. You find your mom or dad […]

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Joan Baez in concert

Joan Baez – Music of the Baby Boomers’ Generation

August 13, 2013

So many precious songs brought back floods of memories.  For me the songs took me to thoughts of old friends, to exhilarating days and times of deep sadness, to singing with others in many wonderful times and places.  “We both know what memories can bring. They bring diamonds and rust……And I’ll take the diamonds”

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2 Tricks To Choosing The Right Hawaii Vacation Rental

April 18, 2022

A single residential or commercial property holiday rental listing by owner will seriously restrict you to the dates that you […]

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Time for us to retire Retirement

August 17, 2020

Become a trendsetter and form part of the growing movement of unofficial semi-retirees who balance the golf course, crosswords, trips away and long lunches with bosses, team meetings, presentations and spreadsheets.

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How to regain your confidence: You have choices

October 31, 2014

You have choices: Choose with confidence! Recognizing the choices that you have, and carefully evaluating what choice feels right for […]

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Career Education In Primary School

October 17, 2014

Before I was a Career Counsellor and Coach I worked as a Teacher Librarian for many years. There were many […]

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Facing job loss or redundancy: Nine survival tips

July 24, 2020

Right now, losing your job through business closures or redundancy is a great concern for thousands of people. Don’t let the worry get you down. Do something practical about it right now.

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Executive Job Search? You'll Need More Than a Resume

Executive Job Search? You’ll Need More Than a Resume

July 25, 2019

Tips for Doing an Executive Job Search   It might intrigue you to learn that you’ll be judged by more […]

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Should I go back to college for another degree?

January 19, 2013

These days, finding a job isn’t exactly the easiest thing to do in the entire world. When one considers the […]

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Thelma e Luisa Ladies Only Tour Of Italy

June 10, 2016

Enjoy a tour of Italy with a group of like-minded ladies. Marguerite McMahon, a baby boomer who has worked in travel for years, is running this small group tour of Italy incorporating not only sightseeing but all the

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How to Prepare for Possible Redundancy

How to Prepare for Possible Redundancy

August 5, 2019

It seems that the threat of redundancy is circulating in many major companies right now. With that threat comes worry […]

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How to Write a Good Resume with Content That Grabs Attention and Builds Interest

How to Write a Good Resume That Grabs Attention

August 3, 2019

Your resume has two purposes: to get past the ‘gatekeeper’ and to get you an interview. Read on to find out how to achieve both these goals to get the job you want.

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5 Universal Laws To Finding Work You Love

June 12, 2016

Are you someone who enjoys reading about “The Law Of Attraction” and other spiritual concepts?  This article by a guest […]

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Your Job Search Brand: YOU

Your Job Search Brand is YOU

February 26, 2019

YOU are your ‘brand”, and the way you present yourself to future employers is the way that brand is being marketed. Are you doing all you can to make the best impression?

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Phrases to Avoid in Your Resume

Words to Avoid in Your Resume

March 18, 2016

What are the Words to Avoid in Your Resume? If you want to avoid being passed over for an interview, […]

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Why Baby Boomers Don’t Like Being Called Seniors

May 23, 2018

There is a great and hugely unsettling disconnect in the way advertisers and the media approach the over 50’s demographic.  They often painting Baby Boomers with such a broad brush that they become almost unrecognizable.

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