Great2Live

Category: Personal Values

  • Why I’m Making a New Year’s Resolution (And Why This One Matters)

    Every December 31st, the conversation at our dinner table will at some point turn to resolutions. The eye-rolling is predictable. The reasons are fair:

    ❌ “They never last.” Most resolutions fade by February because they’re too ambitious or lack a clear plan.

    ❌ “Life gets in the way.” Unexpected challenges and competing priorities derail good intentions.

    ❌ “They feel like pressure, not progress.” When goals feel forced, they become a burden rather than an opportunity.

    I get it. I’ve been that person. But This Year Feels Different.

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  • Finding Light in a Heavy Month

    As someone navigating life after early retirement, I’ve discovered that transitions rarely happen in neat, straight lines. Even 18 months after stepping away from the career that defined so much of my adult life, there are moments when the past and present collide. Sometimes these collisions are positive and other times not so.

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  • Not Sure What You Value Most? This Will Help.

    There are lots of books out there that talk about living with purpose, but sometimes it’s hard to name what your individual purpose actually is. Before setting goals or making big life changes, it helps to pause and ask: What really matters to me?

    It’s a surprisingly tough question — especially in a world that’s always rushing us toward the next thing. But if we want to live intentionally, especially in retirement or during a life reset, we need to slow down and get clear on what drives us at a deeper level.

    That’s where the Personal Values Discovery Worksheet comes in.

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