Your Better Retirement: Wellbeing, Purpose & Connection After Work.
Helping you build a retirement that’s active, meaningful, and good for your mind and body.
Why this matters?
I’ll keep this fairy simple at this stage, but hopefully over time as you read my content and (hopefully) listen to my podcasts you will start to understand more why I am doing what I am doing. Put succintly, I believe that our mental and emotional health are vital factors to a ‘happy’ life. And from my own experiences of reading content on the web, and viewing different podcasts, it feels to me that those entering retirement are a forgotten group of people when it comes to wellbeing. I’m not saying there are no discussions about this – there are some – but in my mind, there is not enough, and my desire is to make my own small difference to this discussion.
Creating a website dedicated to why retirement matters, in my mind, is a powerful way to spark awareness, and perhaps challenge some misconceptions. Retirement (if we fully give up the work juggernaut) is the end of one chapter (and by gum, what a long one it was!) but then the beginning of something amazingly new. A big part of this is how we approach it.
This is what I will discuss an awful lot over the years ahead. My ultimate dream for this website is to delve into the research, understand from a scientific perspective what makes a good retirement, and look to see what we can bring into our lives to make it a happy one. What happiness is, is of course debatable, but maybe that is a conversation for another day. But away from the research, we will also look at real life examples of those in the throes of retirement, those that can share with us the challenges they have faced, what has worked, what has not worked, so we can all learn from those who have gone before us.
We will discuss big, big topics here such as purpose, identity, social connections and more. These may be ideas you have thought about in the past, are thinking about now, or have never thought about before. Either way, it doesn’t matter. I believe these ideas are important aspects of our life, so let’s dig deep, have some conversations about it, but also have some fun along the way. It’s good to spend time looking at how we can improve our approaches to life, but we also need to strike a balance on how we attack this. Let’s learn, try to make better what might not be working so well for us, but have some fun along the way. That’s the goal here.
In today’s digital age, people turn to the internet for answers. By creating a website that demystifies retirement and makes it feel an empowering next phase of life, it can hopefully help others take control of their future. We’re all in this together. We will be looking at smarter choices as we say a fond (or it may not be so fond) farewell to our working life, whilst we discover what might make us fulfilled as we have these blank canvas of days ahead. We will look to live our retirement era in one full of intention, putting us in control of how our days, weeks and months materialise. Better this I think than looking back years ahead and wondering ‘well, what the heck happened there then!’
Geez, this is going to be fun! Let’s work together, having amazing, helpful, empowering conversations, and let’s ensure that this wonderful segment of life (you know, the one you have been waiting for since you started school!) turns out exactly the way you wanted it. I look forward to the time spent with you all.
So what can you expect whilst you are here?
My blog
The one, single aim of Your Better Retirement is to give you tips and ideas so you can tailor your retirement years to be the best ones for you. Everyone approaches life differently, but what I believe universally applies to us all, is that we want to live the best life possible. These articles will give you suggestions on how to go about achieving this.
Podcast
To accompany the blog articles, I also host a weekly podcast, uploaded on a Thursday (starting December 2025). This content also covers wellbeing in retirement, but also beefs this out shall we say with wider wellness content. Some of the topics we cover for retirement fit snuggly into other areas of life, so here we will delve that little bit deeper!
Lets get walking!
Okay, let’s get serious now! For me, I am one of many I’m sure, that has shirked exercise in my 50 odd years on this planet. No gym, no running, no nothing really! But what I have got into a wonderful routine of doing over the past five or so years is walking. I love it – it’s the best thing ever! Read content why I believe this to be the case and hopefully, for you exercise shirkers like I was, you will see all the wonderful benefits walking will give you.
Coaching Services
We all need a little assistance every now and again. That should never be seen as a negative. We share the world with people who have a lot of life experiences who can help others. Life is about growing, developing, and if we are open to that, we can try and make ourselves a better version of who we were before. Not that we were bad before, just that we can forever try and use the wonderful foundations we have and keep on moving forward.
Sometimes it’s good to talk. Thrive in Retirement with 1 to 1 coaching.
Transitioning into retirement can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. I help retirees find purpose, build structure, and create meaningful social connections. Through friendly, practical guidance, you’ll discover new ways to boost your wellbeing, stay active, and embrace this new chapter with confidence. I will be launching my new coaching package in the early part of 2026. Step over here to read about any latest updates, as I will keep you informed of developments as we edge ever close to launch. Exciting!
Explore the Blog
Fresh ideas and friendly advice to help you thrive in retirement.
Curious about how to make the most of life after work? My blog is packed with ideas, stories, and practical tips to help you enjoy a healthier, happier, and more meaningful retirement. From staying active and building new routines to finding purpose, managing your mindset, and keeping socially connected, each post is written to give you something useful you can put into practice straight away.
Retirement isn’t just about filling time—it’s about creating a chapter that feels rewarding and true to you. That’s what my blog is here for: a friendly place to explore fresh perspectives, discover simple wellbeing tools, and pick up inspiration for living life to the full.
So grab a cuppa, take a scroll through the latest posts, and see what sparks your interest—you might just find your next idea for a better retirement. Here are some starters for ten for you.
- The Power Of Gratitude in Retirement: How Appreciating Life Can Transform Your Later Years
- The Link Between Nature and Retirement Wellbeing
- Why Lifelong Learning Can Keep You Thriving
- The Surprising Link between Purpose & Health in Later Life
- When Saturday Feels Like a Week: Wellbeing in Retirement – Real Talk & Real Solutions
Your Best Retirement Starts Now
Every day in retirement is a chance to explore new possibilities, embrace fresh experiences, and focus on what truly matters to you. Whether it’s discovering ways to stay active, nurturing your social connections, or finding a renewed sense of purpose, this is your time to thrive. My goal is to give you practical ideas, encouragement, and inspiration so you can make choices that support your wellbeing—physically, mentally, and emotionally. From insightful blog posts and thought-provoking podcast episodes to one-to-one coaching sessions, there are plenty of ways to spark new ideas and take small, meaningful steps forward.
Take a moment to explore, and make this chapter of your life truly your own.
For your next steps, you have three choices. Don’t say I’m not spoiling you now!
Choice 1 –Blog
Sit back, relax and discover tips, stories and ideas to make retirement feel a bit brighter (and more fun!).
Choice 2 – Podcast
Starting from December 2025, tune in every Thursday for chats that make wellbeing, purpose and new adventures in retirement feel meaningful and enjoyable
Choice 3 – Coaching
Fancy a nudge in the right direction? We can all do with that from time to time. Let’s chat one-to-one and turn your retirement goals into reality.
All it leaves me to say is thank you so much for visiting my website. My goal is simple – it really is. My vision is to offer my own support on helping those who have left the full-time working treadmill to lead the most fulfilling and happiest next phase of their lives as they can. You will have a lot of time on your hands. How you use that (I believe) will determine how you feel throughout those post-work years. I will play my part in keeping that discussion alive, and hopefully offering inspiration along the way for you to use those 16 or so awake hours we have every day in the most effective way as possible. Let’s work together, become our own little community, and help each other make the most of what could be the most rewarding part of our life. Let’s make it happen.