by Karen Midyet | Jan 24, 2023 | Uncategorized
Social connection is a vital aspect of our lives that often goes overlooked especially after retirement. We tend to think of friends as nice to have, but the research shows that social connection is much more important than that. In fact, recent studies have found...
by Karen Midyet | Jan 23, 2023 | Uncategorized
Retirement can be a scary and overwhelming time for many people. After spending most of their lives working, the idea of not having a structured routine or a sense of purpose can be daunting. However, having a clear sense of purpose in retirement can greatly improve...
by Karen Midyet | Jul 20, 2022 | Uncategorized
Physical Fitness: Once you are retired it is even more important to keep your body in motion. Nothing keeps you mobile, healthy, and happy better than a bit of exercise. Something as simple as taking a walk daily can help prevent painful arthritis symptoms, achy...
by Karen Midyet | May 10, 2022 | Uncategorized
I’ve been talking a lot about the third pillar in the Edward Jones 2020 study, the Pillar of Purpose, as well as how to find your particular purpose over the last few weeks. If you haven’t read the two blogs linked above, I recommend setting aside 10 minutes to get...
by Karen Midyet | Apr 26, 2022 | Uncategorized
On top of being a retirement and aging coach for older adults, I practice as a licensed psychologist in twenty-two states (currently). And as a psychologist one of the first things I like to talk about when a patient enters my office is their life story. Your...
by Karen Midyet | Dec 9, 2021 | Uncategorized
My mother used to say to me, “Don’t you think the divorce rate would be lower if brides and grooms spent as much time planning for a marriage as they did a wedding?” The same thought process applies here. There are many things to consider when contemplating...