It's NOT Too Late!
Have you ever thought "If I was younger, I'd do..." or "If I didn't take the path I took, I would have done..."?
Good news, YOU STILL HAVE TIME!
If you are reading this post, you are still breathing, living AND still have time...most likely, a LOT of time to do the things you thought you are too old to be doing or to be the person who you really want to be.
Dorothy got her masters at 50 and retired at age 70!
In case you are wondering, Dorothy was my mom's 103 year old friend who just recently passed. A few more fun facts - not only could she touch her toes in her 100's, but she also regularly gardened, enjoyed the outdoors and loved entertaining friends - all things that kept her young and vibrant throughout life. I LOVE when real life success stories support the science behind human flourishing and longevity!
I didn't know she earned her masters at 50 until I read the program from her memorial...but I so wish I could have found out what inspired her to just go for it and not think "I've missed the boat for that path".
Ponder this - she got to enjoy her new career for 20 years AND she lived an additional 53 after she got her masters.
If age is stopping you from pursuing something of interest - stop for a minute and ask yourself, "What would Dorothy do?". You may find yourself taking a leap of faith and having some fun in the process!
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Exhale, you are in very good company!
Life usually feels pretty good when you are in the driver’s seat. You know, those times when you have 20/20 vision and your path is crystal clear. You have a destination or goal, decide your timing, who is joining you, and how you’ll make whatever you want happen. In a nutshell, the world is your oyster and you’re in control. As a coach, popping into the driver’s seat of life is precisely what I hope for my clients.
In the last few weeks, conversations with clients, friends and family have elicited a similar theme in sentiment about 2020 – it’s a really bad year…perhaps the worst year ever. While there are many reasons this year may fall to the absolute bottom of our list, I find it interesting (albeit understandable) that we have already decided its place on the leaderboard with half a year left. If we have the power to decide it’s ending at the mid-point, wouldn’t it be preferable to craft a better ending?
Here are the good things I’ve noticed during this incredibly challenging and devastating time - I hope we can take this “stuff” with us on our new track as we collaboratively build a healthier tomorrow.
Feeling a little overwhelmed and not quite at the top of your game? If yes, you are in great company with the rest of the world who are navigating uncharted territory and constant change …daily, hourly and minute-by-minute!
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While you likely know that your body needs exercise to stay healthy, did you know that your brain needs movement to operate at its peak capacity?
If you do one thing differently this year, make 2018 the year you add walking to your daily routine – your mind is depending on you!
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Have you ever thought "If I was younger, I'd do..." or "If I didn't take the path I took, I would have done..."?
Good news, YOU STILL HAVE TIME!
If you are reading this post, you are still breathing, living AND still have time...most likely, a LOT of time to do the things you thought you are too old to be doing or to be the person who you really want to be.