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Remember the days when campaigns like Participation would encourage us to exercise 3 times a week for 20 minutes? Well, now research emphatically shows it is not enough. The World Health Organization and the Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines now recommend at least 150 minutes of moderate to intense activity per week. One of our local fitness experts Ron Zalko, now 64, affirms that exercise can help prevent many diseases including diabetes and cancer. He also points out that a landmark study published in the Lancet Neurology last year showed that even just one hour of exercise per week can help prevent dementia in eldership years. While in Ontario last year I read an article quoting a study in the Journal of Preventative Medicine which found that those 150...

Perhaps you are among the people who know that New Year’s resolutions are not likely to be sustained through the year. Indeed by the end of March, most have forgotten about resolutions they may have made. The wise understand that it’s much better to review our core values, set intentions and apply course correction to make the most of our journey through the year. In the course of leading my seminars for boomers who want to re-engage rather than merely “retire”, I’ve observed that many of them are intent on making more time for exercising to become more fit. They know that as we age, it is even more important to actively invest time and effort in maintaining our health and stamina. A few weeks ago, I also decided I wanted to upgrade my commitment to fitness but...

After February each year, many people in mid-life and beyond feel the satisfaction of having made a contribution towards their future financial security in retirement. But then, what else is there among imperatives to consider in preparation for that future “retirement”? Hopefully, you would rather envision a fulfilling and dynamic re-engagement than merely retire. During my Beyond Retirement seminar at SFU on February 21st, participants truly appreciated the framework and interactive process I provided while presenting and discussing the 10 success factors of this major work/life transition. If you would like to attend this event or a similar one, new opportunities will come in the next few months and in the fall. If you work for an organization that employs a...

I was recently in the midst of a profound coaching conversation with a midlife client reflecting on her aspirations.  She was intensely feeling to what extent she wanted to finish the book she has been writing and get it published.  Suddenly, she said, “there is no more Someday, I am 52 years old!” Something shifted in her mind with that realization and we captured the momentum to explore how she might best proceed to realize that important goal, going forward.  As I invited her imagination to play a part in identifying specific next steps, I guided her into the exercise of consulting with an imaginary board.  In her mind’s eye, she could see herself sitting in an awe-inspiring setting consulting with a couple of her most cherished ancestors and a favorite author...

For me, it’s the time of year to lead seminars in and out of B.C and one of them will be at the SFU Surrey Campus on Saturday February 21st.  If you are among the Boomers who anticipate transitioning from retirement to a dynamic and fulfilling re-engagement within the next 1 to 5 years, this informative and stimulating one-day seminar is for you. The seating is limited so take action promptly if you feel the urge to attend: Beyond Retirement: 10 Success Factors to Live with Purpose, Meaning and Joy and the link to get more info/details or to register is: http://www.sfu.ca/continuing-studies/courses/ctw/beyond-retirement.html

Unleash your imagination and play along with me for a moment.  Imagine across space and time that you are from another galaxy about to visit planet Earth, 5,000 years ago.  You are told that Nature on this planet is truly astounding.  As a small sample of its wonders, you are told that humongous falls (now called Niagara – I was there in November) pour out over 750,000 gallons of water per second, daily.  You are told that creatures in the animal world demonstrate enormous fortitude and effort; salmon travels back, against the current, to its river of birth, completing a 4,000 km lifetime journey, to both continue the life cycle and to die.   That seasonal movement of birds sees millions of them repeatedly flying back up to thousands of miles, to nest and dwell...