Welcome to the X.

X as in the unique mix of decisions and experiences that will bring you meaning and joy in your next chapter. Think practical tools, a little inspiration and more than a few stories of those who’ve jumped the hurdle.
MeaningRelationships
May 19, 2020

A Hand Up…

On Saturday, I sent out a post that I had “hit the wall.” I wrestled with sending it—not sure if it would be read with lots of discomfort or negativity. I fought the urge to dump it into the virtual trashcan and not share how…
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HealthRelationships
May 17, 2020

Being alone together

Friends raising a glass together at the end of the day is a lovely way to toast life and all its ups and downs. Of course with social distancing, the raised glasses are on either side of a computer screen. For some, that’s comforting and…
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HealthMasteryRelationships
May 12, 2020

Life after…

If you want to begin the conversation of what life will look like after the Pandemic, sure, go ahead. It’s the same mind game as trying to name the best performing stock for 2021. You can opine about the future, but here’s the thing: what…
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Relationships
April 28, 2020

COVID-19 and 7 channels

While we are making our way through the morass of news, fear and toilet paper scarcity, we can take a minute to acknowledge where we are and where we’ve been. While I am not a big TV watcher, this pause from life has provided me…
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MeaningRelationships
March 28, 2020

You are not alone

The journey into Chapter X can feel perilous, lonely and fear-laden. After all, for the first time in decades, you have no clear path in front of you. In your work life, you knew what the goal was—it was clear. But now, it’s not about…
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Relationships
March 19, 2020

Keeping it real

During our work life, we are interacting with a lot of people. Some are fine to deal with and others are just plain terrible. But we endure these folks because it’s part of our job. Maybe it’s a coworker or a client or customer—you know…
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Relationships
March 17, 2020

Community reinvented

In Chapter X, your goal is to explore, learn, grow and feel that you are a part of something (even if it’s a yoga class). Building a community to replace the one you left behind is an integral part of that. Some people ease into…
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LongevityMeaningRelationships
March 8, 2020

We’re all in this together

You’ve spent a lifetime climbing, clawing, striving and battling your singular battle to success, fame, fortune and recognition. You have to ask yourself whether what you needed to get you here is what you need now to move you forward. In your work life, focus…
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