Beyond Retirement Jacquie Doucette

It's been a lot of fun these past few years, getting to know so many guests and hearing from multiple listeners with great thoughts about the show.

But the time has come to bring it to a close. Beyond Retirement was started to guide me and all my listeners on the journey to the next stage of life.

Well, I've made it! I'm at the gate to life "Beyond Retirement" and I have to say I'm excited about the future!

As I mention in this episode, I'm looking for suggestions for a title to the book I'm writing about life beyond retirement. If I use your suggestion, I'll send you a copy of the book!! You can send your suggestions here: retireabc@gmail.com Enter as often as you like!

The possibilities I've thought of so far are:

* Beyond Retirement – Embracing a Fulfilling Life
* Creating A Vibrant Life Beyond Retirement
* The Good Life: Exploring the Non-Financial Aspects of a Great Retirement
* Golden Years: Embracing Life Beyond Retirement


If you like any of these, fire off an email and tell me so!

Thanks for listening. I appreciate you!!

"Beyond Retirement" is a fluid time encompassing all of your time after the flagpost of "retirement" has been passed. This podcast was developed to help listeners figure out their own journey by listening to the musings of the host and her guests as they travelled the road together.

There's no right or wrong journey. There are many detours and U-turns along the way. But in the end, it's the journey that really matters, isn't it. It's not the destination, but how you got there.

Creativity, generosity, gratitude...do they play a role in your life? They should!

Start with gratitude. There is always something to be grateful for in your life. Finding that thing, even if it's small, will help you to grow and your happiness will increase.

Last week, Hugh Willard talked about the intentional aspect of generosity - how, in order to be generous, we have to look inside ourselves. Gratitude helps you be generous. When you are grateful for what you have, you want to share it with others, so they can also feel what you feel.

You don't think you're creative, because you've never been able to draw, or sing, or dance. So what?! There are many other outlets for creativity. Maybe you have an eye for interior design; perhaps you're great at telling stories to children. Maybe you're a whiz at math and can help the neighbourhood kids with their homework. Creativity comes in many forms! Find yours.

Brother David Steindl-Rast – TEDTalk on Gratitude & Happiness:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtBsl3j0YRQ

Hugh Willard is a psychotherapist, the author of the new book Finding Beauty in the Gray: Stories and Verse from the Third Age and the host of the podcast Aging Well: Finding Beauty in the Gray [https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/aging-well-finding-beauty-in-the-gray/id1615237273]. Hugh has facilitated numerous workshops and taught courses on several topics relevant to folks in the second half of life.

Today we talk about the importance of generosity in life, as well as its inherent link to gratitude. Hugh mentions that studies are showing substantial benefits to mental and physical health from increased efforts in generosity and gratitude.

While there are many instances in life where we may not feel especially grateful or where our generosity is tested, Hugh points out that by taking the time to delve into our experience of age we can often find something to feel grateful for, or the process can lead us to acting in a more generous fashion than was our first inclination. And this is what gives us the feeling of satisfaction - giving of ourselves, especially in a time when it is difficult.

Please connect with Hugh:

On his websites: https://hughwillard.com and https://findingbeautyinthegray.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/findingbeautyinthegray/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082899096505

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hugh-willard-81aa4869/

Wanderlust is a strong desire to wander or travel and explore the world. Last week's episode with the hosts of the Beach Travel Wine podcast really sparked my own wanderlust!

This week I talk a bit more about why I believe travel is so important and why it should be part of your retirement plan. You don't have to take off for distant countries; the village next to yours may have some fabulous treasures you've yet to discover. The point is, there is a great big world under our feet and it seems a shame to go through life without experiencing at least some of its diversity and wonder.

Leanne and Lyle McCabe are the hosts of the Beach Travel Wine podcast and they share their passion for travel and the importance of experiencing new things. With 62 episodes under their belts, they take us on a journey through Spain, Italy, London, Paris, and Australia. And they're not stopping there - they give us a sneak peek into their upcoming episodes that will feature the stunning landscapes of New Zealand.

Leanne and Lyle invite listeners to reach out for travel suggestions and even encourage budding travel enthusiasts to start their own travel podcast. They reveal how podcasting has not only enhanced their travel experiences, but also strengthened their relationship. They share their stories, wisdom, and the joy of not being confined to a traditional retired lifestyle.

Lyle takes on the role of the researcher, uncovering fascinating facts about the cities they visit before they even arrive, enriching their knowledge and making their adventures all the more fulfilling. From visiting the Pity Palace in Florence to scuba diving on the Great Barrier Reef, Leanne and Lyle don't let age define their boundaries. They believe that as long as they stay healthy, there's no reason to stop exploring the world.

Check out the Beach Travel Wine [https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/beach-travel-wine-podcast/id1638075234] podcast.

Connect with Leanne & Lyle at https://www.beachtravelwine.com/