Life Starts at Retirement

You’ve retired—but do you still eat quickly, squeeze too much into your day, or feel that you should be doing something productive whenever you sit down?

After years of working, raising a family, and keeping everything moving, slowing down can take practice.

In this video, I’m talking about what “less rushing, more living” can mean in everyday retirement: leaving breathing room between plans, giving conversations time, enjoying an interest without watching the clock, and allowing something to remain unfinished without letting it spoil your evening.
We’ll also explore an important distinction: taking your time can help you enjoy today, while putting things off can mean missing the experiences and relationships you care about.

A slower pace gives us room to ask whether the way we spend our days reflects what matters to us.
Where do you notice yourself rushing—even when you don’t need to? I’d love to hear in the comments.

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One of you wants to get out early and explore. The other wants a leisurely breakfast. One enjoys a busy itinerary; the other needs more downtime. How do you plan a holiday that feels good for both of you?

In this video, I’m sharing seven practical ways to travel together and both enjoy it—especially in retirement, when we may have more time to travel but different interests, energy levels, and ideas about spending money.
We’ll talk about discussing expectations before booking, agreeing on a budget, sharing the planning, respecting each other’s pace, and making room for separate interests. We’ll also look at how to speak up before small frustrations become arguments. A good trip gives both people a say in how they spend their time. Sometimes that means exploring together. Sometimes it means spending an afternoon apart and having something new to talk about over dinner.

What do you and your travel partner do differently—and what helps you make it work? Share your experience in the comments.

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Are you waiting for your next trip to do something different? You don’t have to go far—or spend a lot—to make retirement more interesting.

In this video, I’m talking about adventures close to home and why they can matter more than we expect. A visit to a nearby town, a local history tour, a class you’ve been curious about, or a walk somewhere unfamiliar can give us something we may be missing: a chance to learn, meet people, and discover interests beyond our usual routine.

I also talk about the things that can hold us back—cost, mobility, going alone, or feeling awkward as a beginner—and how to find an adventure that fits our circumstances.
Retirement gives us an opportunity to make room for our own interests. We don’t have to save that opportunity for a holiday.

What’s somewhere close to home you’ve always meant to explore? Tell me in the comments—or share a small adventure that turned out to mean more than you expected.

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Travelling in my 60s is teaching me more than the history of the places I visit. It’s helping me understand my energy, my priorities, and what makes an experience worthwhile.

In this video, I share seven honest lessons about travelling after 60—from considering demanding journeys while they’re manageable to choosing comfort, asking for help, and deciding what I’m willing to miss.

I also talk about changing plans when they no longer work, leaving time for the people we meet, and bringing something useful home into everyday retirement.

Getting older doesn’t affect everyone in the same way. But thinking carefully about our health, mobility, budget, and interests can help us plan experiences we’ll actually enjoy.
Whether you love overseas travel or prefer exploring closer to home, these lessons reach beyond the itinerary.

What has travelling as you’ve grown older taught you? Have you changed your pace, your priorities, or the way you plan? Share your experience in the comments.

I’m Maureen with Life Starts at Retirement, where we talk about making your retirement remarkable.
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What have you been saving for “someday”? 

A trip, time with someone you love, a new interest—or something you’ve wanted to do for years?
In retirement, we may finally have more freedom, but it can still be surprisingly easy to postpone the experiences that matter to us. There’s always another responsibility, another reason to wait, or the hope that a better time will come. 

In this video, I reflect on making retirement memories now, allowing our dreams to change with us, and taking practical steps that fit our lives today.
This doesn’t have to mean an expensive holiday or a dramatic life change. It might begin with arranging a visit, exploring somewhere nearby, or giving an interest of your own a place on the calendar.

What is one thing you’d like to stop putting off? Tell me in the comments—I’d love to hear it.

I’m Maureen with Life Starts at Retirement, where we talk about making your retirement remarkable.
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