Don’t Retire, Refire: What kind of life do you want?

By Gail Supplee Tatum, Columnist, The Times Is that a “loaded” question? Is there an age limit on asking this question? At what point is it too late in life to ask such a question? There may be some who would think that, if there life isn’t what they hoped it would be or what they wanted it to be, there’s no point in trying anymore. Would that decision be dependent on how old we are? Young...

Don’t Retire-ReFire: ‘Your Emotions’

Finding emotional happiness is a key By Gail Supplee Tatum, Columnist, The Times No matter what stage in life we are, our emotions direct us and, at times, allow logic to go out the window. In the next few paragraphs, we will shed light on this very loaded subject and the ways we can lasso our emotions to enable a peaceful, happy, fulfilling life. When we’re little, our parents are our guide and...

For New Year’s, reflect on the past and look forward

Resolutions should be small and attainable By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times I love the start of the new year for the opportunity to reflect on the past and the chance to enhance the future with positive, behavioral changes. However, in order to be successful, I believe it is important to keep resolutions small and attainable. Life is hard enough without feeling like a failure because you...

A better life is the best revenge after a breakup

Getting even isn’t as satisfying as figuring out what you want from life and making it happen By Nancy Plummer, Columnist, The Times After divorce, separation, or an especially nasty breakup we’ve all had those moments where we start taking the lyrics to Carrie Underwood’s “Before He Cheats” a little too seriously. But will keying their car, burning their clothes, or smashing the expensive...

Recognizing our own self-worth

We all have gifts to share, take a moment to discover yours By Dr. Matthew Lapp, Columnist, The Times I was recently invited to speak at a workshop on wholeness.  The topic I was assigned was the subject of self-worth.  As I began to prepare my thoughts and make notes, I realized the impact that our sense of self-worth has on our overall well-being and quality of life.  Not only does our individual...