Letting go is hard work, but so worth the effort. It can take different forms: Decluttering a home Giving away clothes that don’t fit Giving up a home or a vehicle There may be sense of loss but there may also be that release from what was holding back…. What about people? I don’t let…Read more »

Loss may take many forms: Obvious one being the death of a loved one. Still missing my friend Lee who was a part of my life for 40 years. Keep those special memories alive with an album. Lee was a great picture saver. Job loss. Lost a couple of clients due to the pandemic travel…Read more »

    I hate HATE admitting I am a senior, but it’s true.  To that end, I need to think about the future with my spouse if and when we need extra help. In March 2020 many rehab and nursing facilities suddenly went on lockdown.  You could not get in or out.  I would be…Read more »

Whether you are working from home or doing school work it’s important to get the job done and not feel frustrated by blurred boundaries. I have some personal techniques that help me: I keep work or study separate by leaving my cell phone at my desk during dinner time which is in another room (don’t…Read more »

Never had to close my doors. My heart goes out to those who did. Was able to go totally virtual. Did your paperwork get behind during all the quarantine? I can help. Most office administrative work can be done without a lot of personal interaction. In fact, it works better when you simply give the…Read more »

  Where do you see yourself five years from now?   I have heard that’s a typical interview question at larger firms. I also heard it in a funny movie where an older retired gentleman is looking for part time work.  I can’t remember his answer, but mine might be ‘still breathing.’ ;D I used…Read more »

  I see a lot on Pinterest of how to organize your files.   Once you make those pretty folders, getting the paper actually put away is the hardest part.  Even I can procrastinate and must remind myself to do it.  When something “lost” it could be in the pile.  More importantly, bills may be…Read more »

We see those commercials on monitoring and improving credit score.  Unless you are buying a house or taking out a car loan, why bother monitoring your credit all the time?       You should consider reducing credit card debt and living within your means.  Once you get the cards under control, you will be…Read more »

To either: Shelter in place or Evacuate? SHELTER IN PLACE This could be due to the weather or difficulty with travel Do you have dry goods and canned foods to last a while? Do you have sufficient medications? What is your plan if the power is down? EVACUATE How will you secure your property? Is…Read more »

Too?!  We are bombarded with bad news.  Many feel isolated, frustrated and fearful.  Getting back control of at least one area of life can help manage those negative feelings. I reviewed my finances recently after losing a couple of long term clients and discovered I was not doing so bad.  Why?  Because I was not…Read more »