I had a couple of things I wanted to share today.
The first is a post from a page that I follow on Facebook.
I started following this site when I read the book ‘Atomic Habits’ by James Clear, shortly after I retired. This book is full of common sense suggestions for making the most out of our lives. It is a guide to breaking habits that are detrimental to our well being and replacing them with constructive habits.
I love this particular post because it is so relevant to my life right now. When I retired, I had a fixed idea of what I wanted my life in retirement to be. Two years in, I have spent a lot of time focused on creating that life and I have enjoyed the journey, but my ultimate goals have changed – or my concept of retirement has. It isn’t a matter of what I want to do or to have anymore. It is about who I want to be. It is funny, when people retire they often talk about losing their identity. I am just discovering mine. 🤗
The second thing I wanted to share was yet another photo of Molly.
That is it for today. Take care and have a great day! 🌞💞
Seclusion 101 with AnneMarie 
Interesting! My “goals” I set for myself for after retirement hung sadly only my refrigerator for way too long. One day, I zapped the list and tossed it. I am happier for it. What I thought I wanted and what I have ended up molding around myself, look nothing alike. I’ll take this life I have any day over the one I thought I wanted.
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Me too! It is funny how our priorities change after we retire from the rat race.
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I set annual goals and then also do a quarterly bucket list. The bucket list is usually more fun related. Still have a few more years to retire but can’t wait!
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I hope you love it as much as I do! And I hope it didn’t sound like I (or the author) were against goals. This is about enjoying the journey as much as reaching the destination type of thing. 🙄
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Yep, we gotta enjoy the ride.
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The journey is always the main thing – Derrick
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i have never been one to set goals. Since being retired I am enjoying life and going with the flow one day at a time. I love retirement. After many years of little sleep and rest, sleep and rest and choosing to go and do when I want has been wonderful. As a caregiver for most of my adult life that did not happen.
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I can relate! I took care of everyone except myself. It was hard to change that mindset but I gradually realized that taking care of myself was as important as taking care of others.
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I’m going to read that book. I need to get in shape to achieve what I want to! And keep molly pics coming she’s so cute!
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It has been a while but I found that book to be insightful. Apparently it is based on techniques used by professional athletes but I think it would be helpful for anyone. More Molly pics to come… 😂😂😂
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Ha! Ha! Ha! I don’t think Molly has to rough it anywhere! That sweet face and her loving ways get her pampered!
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I don’t know why people think she has loving ways. She is so stubborn and bossy. She obviously does not understand the concept of a pack leader. Or she thinks she is it. 🙄
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