Tag Archives: Personal Strengthening

How to Manage the Highest Spending Category in Retirement – Be Creative!

Posted on August 25, 2019 by Retire Early Lifestyle

One of the things you can do to take charge is to monitor – and be willing to change – your conventional housing choice. Continue reading →

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“Change Is Hard,” She Said

Posted on August 10, 2019 by Retire Early Lifestyle

“Change is hard,” she said to me. Over and over, life experience has shown her how hellish it has been to make changes. “I’m not so sure it needs to be…” I gently offered back to her. Continue reading →

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Dumb Things Financial Experts Say, Part I

Posted on August 2, 2019 by Retire Early Lifestyle

Do you ever cringe when you read some of what financial advisers say in interviews or online? Here’s an example. Continue reading →

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Are We Being Misleading about FIRE?

Posted on August 1, 2019 by Retire Early Lifestyle

I am not trying to be confrontational, but people need the “whole story” or else its of little value….. at least to me…. Continue reading →

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Keep Your Mind Sharp Even When You’re Retired

Posted on July 30, 2019 by Retire Early Lifestyle

When your mind runs idle, that’s when you begin to deteriorate. Don’t stop moving, never stop learning. Continue reading →

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What if all US health care costs were transparent?

Posted on May 13, 2019 by Retire Early Lifestyle

At first, doctors, billing offices and insurance companies balked at their audacity to ask such questions, and Jeanne mentions how she felt like she was breaking the law with her questions. But Pinder’s company persevered. And the experience became liberating. Continue reading →

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Choosing to Move Forward – What Is Your Style?

Posted on April 30, 2019 by Retire Early Lifestyle

Are you choosing pain and suffering or something kinder for yourself? Continue reading →

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Why You Want to Do the HeartMath Breathing Method

Posted on April 22, 2019 by Retire Early Lifestyle

When you learn how to self-regulate your emotions with this very easy coherence exercise, you are less inclined to feel anxiety, fear, and anger. Your brain is much calmer and clearer to facilitate making decisions, and is a great technique to practice before you want to have “that talk” with someone and it has you nervous. Continue reading →