Don't Die Before You're Dead

Tloday when people talk about leaving a legacy, what we hear the most comes from financial advisors talking about assets which are mostly money.
There are other legacies to leave such as living a life full of examples on living fully alive, memories of time well-spent with loved ones and friends and of course, making many memories.

Sometimes, the speakers of legacies might make us feel like we aren't doing enough. That what...

It isn't always easy to start a conversation with people you are just encountering. It takes practice but where do you start? Watching for tell tale signs of whether a person is approachable is a good place. If they are open, then a single comment on something we notice, like a book, can be a great ice breaker. Giving a compliment often makes a person smile and perhaps even make their day. 
Sometimes it might not work out ...

When it comes to closing the books at your year end...personal not financial although could be both... there is nothing more satisfying than knowing you have accomplished that which you set out to do.
My mission of touring across Canada was not done in the one year time span that I had envisioned, nonetheless it was completed and I am so very thankful and proud of myself for the challenges that I overcame.
Listen to how I d...

PSA...Do you have a bank account which you use regularly? Do you deposit fund into it and use your debit card for multiple transactions? Me too.
I am sure that like you this has been going on for many years confident in the banking system. However, I have since learned just how vulnerable we are. 
Are you a criminal? Do you think like a criminal? Do you know any criminals? Like you, my answer to all these questions is NO! S...

When facing challenges on her job,  Annette Lavigne had to think  about her plans to continue working or retire, she decided it was time to open a new door. Through her years of being a Toastmaster, Annette knew she had many skills to help her move forward. 
One thing she knew for sure. She wasn't ready for retirement.
With the help of others, Annette decided to take the necessary courses to move to a new industry...on...

Are you journaling?  if so, how do you do it?  Are you typing on your computer so you can save files and take up less room than having books? Or handwriting?

Handwriting really does have some benefits in writing your journal. As you focus on writing clearly, you can change some of your characteristics. Graphologists can offer lots of insight into how a person writes not just whether the writers are the same in pieces of wr...

Dharma Bums Yoga has been teaching yoga for nearly 20 years.  Bums yoga! Love that name as the owner, Rachel Page focuses on chair yoga for seniors and beginners. 
During this episode Rachel shares her passion for using yoga to strengthen core muscles, improve flexibility and movement and the importance of breathing properly for maximum oxygenation.
Listen as she explains how to get these tremendous benefits even if you hav...

What do you do when you find that your life is being consumed by too much work and not enough living? Time for a change. 
Listen as Leanne and Lyle McCabe share with me how they sold their business and decided to downsize in order to travel the world.  Although they weren't working that business anymore they chose to set up a business that relates to their dreams. Thus BeachTravelWine.com was born.
The life they now le...

This episode starts with a meandering 15 minute, turned 1 hour, trip to the coffee shop. Google maps outlined ways for me to go but when I came across some of the streets, I decided not to go down them.  Some were too hilly, some too broken up or muddy. In any case I would change directions and then try to find another route. I came to crossroads, deadends and consequently made many U turns.
I did, however, reach my destination...

Hayley Mayer from Sydney Australia is a psychotherapist who has faced a traumatic experience and has since learned to dance with life not wrestle with it. 
She offers tools and techniques to implement when faced with challenges and others who might try to step over your boundaries. Hayley's focus is on the importance of self-love saying it is foundational to living a life filled with our purpose.
Her idea of loving our...

Owner and founder of The Couples Clinic, therapist Ronnie Littlewood, shares with us some insights into how to strengthen relationships going into this new year.
These apply to all types of relationships regardless of ages or gender although her comments might be more relevant to a female audience.
Her practice plus her personal life experiences were shared to provide listeners with some tips and strategies to help them mov...

Is this the time of year when you stop to reflect on where you are in life? Do you ask yourself how things are different this year from this time last year?  Many people do.
As you think about your life and how you got to where you are today, consider that you will be in the same place this time next year. How would you like things to be then?
Listen as I read to you the closing passage of my book, Don't Die Before You...

Sometimes people think that once their education for a formal career is done, there is no longer any need to look for other opportunities to learn. That might work for some but the fact is that we need to keep our brains engaged.  Like the old adage says, use it or lose it.
What can this added learning be? Anything and for any reason. Whether it is merely an interest or pursuit of a side hustle, it doesn't matter. Learning...

It is easy to think about aiming for work/life balance but not so much when we think about life/life balance.  Sometimes it is easy to get unmotivated and feeling stuck in the doldrums like the short days of early winter.
In this podcast there are 5 possible ideas that could help add some balance. Retirees know only too well how easy it is to get stuck in a routine and miss out of living a full life while they still can.
Th...

After having fallen off the wagon for quite some time, what is needed to get back on? First it begins with acknowledging that it is indeed possible to start where you left off. Yes, it might be embarrassing, a matter of pride but being honest is a great first step. 
Realizing that we are not alone in having fallen is empowering. We are human and we are not alone in facing this issue. Why we face it might be very different but h...

My guest Lori Lococo is a current Niagara Falls City Councilor and is running for re-election this fall.  When I first met Lori she was an office administrator for a legal firm and was one of the top district leaders in Toastmasters. 
Listen in as Lori tells how her experiences allowed her to develop key skills for being a team player, for understanding he need for due diligence in decision making and how to be servant leader t...

Many ask the question about what's life going to be like after they retire. What can they do? What do they want to do? 
Cindy Pavella retired from her career job dealing with group insurance and employee benefits. After a short hiatus to reset, she settled into an entirely different industry as customer representative for a museum and planetarium.
In this interview, Cindy tells us how she came about making a new life f...

More than likely the day will come when the memories you hold in your memory bank will be of more value that the money you have deposited in your bank account. At that time, you might be limited in what you can and can't do, can go and can't go but with your memories you are free to redo what you've done and revisit places you've been.
Realize now while you can that those memories will be priceless to you in...