reimagining retirement

#219  Today is Wednesday, time for a little wellness boost – a shortened episode to help keep your Warrior Vibe high.

This show is a Walking the Talk Vancast, a portable episode that’s informal and casual, recorded on the go from wherever Kathy finds herself on the day of recording.

In this episode, Kathy’s sharing thoughts on the fourth Athena Principle – growth mindset.  How you view the wellness journey ahead will determine your progress and enjoyment.  Applying a growth mindset where challenges are seen as opportunities will position you to move forward with grace and ease.

She explains the two components of mindset, which are attitude and habit, along with examples of how to shift mindset in challenging times.

Kathy then invites you to reflect on your own wellness habits and aspirations and encourages you to includes the three elements of good habits: routines, cues and incentives.  If you’re looking to enhance your well-being as you welcome a new chapter of your life, this is the episode for you!

Links:

The Athena Principles Overview and Action Plan:  https://athenawellness.com/actionplan

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#218  Today is Wednesday, time for a little wellness boost – a shortened episode to help keep your Warrior Vibe high.

This show is a Walking the Talk Vancast, a portable episode that’s informal and casual, recorded on the go from wherever Kathy finds herself on the day of recording.

In this episode, Kathy’s sharing thoughts on the third Athena Principle – consistency, which is defined as the art of staying committed and engaged, especially during challenging times.  She provides a nine step process to help you craft an approach of consistent action.

Kathy then invites you to consider five ideas to help make consistency your new norm to build healthy habits that are integrated into your lifestyle.  If you’re looking to enhance your well-being as you welcome a new chapter of your life, this is the episode for you!

Links:

The Athena Principles Overview and Action Plan:  https://athenawellness.com/actionplan

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#217  Today is Wednesday, time for a little wellness boost – a shortened episode to help keep your Warrior Vibe high.

This show is a Walking the Talk Vancast, a portable episode that’s informal and casual, recorded on the go from wherever Kathy finds herself on the day of recording.

Kathy’s sharing thoughts on the second Athena Principle – intention, which is defined as a way to help you aim, set direction and connect emotionally to what you want – it’s the heart-based “Why” behind the urge to transform.

Kathy then invites you to use a four-step process for setting an intention.  If you’re looking to enhance your well-being as you welcome a new chapter of your life, this is the episode for you!

Links:

The Athena Principles Overview and Action Plan:  https://athenawellness.com/actionplan

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For episode materials, show notes or to submit a question for a future episode, visit: https://athenawellness.com/podcast

#216  Today is Wednesday, time for a little wellness boost – a shortened episode to help keep your Warrior Vibe high.

This show is a Walking the Talk Vancast, a portable episode that’s informal and casual, recorded on the go from wherever Kathy finds herself on the day of recording.

Kathy’s recording at home today during a summer rainstorm.  She’s sharing thoughts on the first Athena Principle – self-compassion, which is defined as the care for one’s own well-being in the form of self-acceptance and nurturing support.  Kathy then shares a recent story where Mindful Self-Compassion practices were very helpful as she navigated difficult territory.

Kathy then invites you to create your own Mindful Self-Compassion practices around the question, “What do I need in this moment?”  If you’re looking to enhance your well-being as you welcome a new chapter of your life, this is the episode for you!

Links:

The Athena Principles Overview and Action Plan:  https://athenawellness.com/actionplan

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#215  Today is Wednesday, time for a little wellness boost – a shortened episode to help keep your Warrior Vibe high.

This show is a Walking the Talk Vancast, a portable episode that’s informal and casual, recorded on the go from wherever Kathy finds herself on the day of recording.

Kathy’s recording at home today riding out the end of a brief heatwave.  She’s sharing concepts from her book, The Athena Principles, and how its methodology and practices can help you reimagine your wellness and well-being.

Kathy then invites you to download a free overview of The Athena Principles and an action plan to help you envision your next stage of life.  If you’re looking to enhance your well-being as you welcome a new chapter of your life, this is the episode for you!

Links:

The Athena Principles Overview and Action Plan:  https://athenawellness.com/actionplan

If you'd like to join our circle and never miss a weekly episode, please hit subscribe.  While you're there, you can rate the podcast by highlighting the stars that match your experience.  Much appreciated!

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#209  Today is Wednesday, time for a little wellness boost – a shortened episode to help keep your Warrior Vibe high.

This show is a Walking the Talk Vancast, a portable episode that’s informal and casual, recorded on the go from wherever Kathy finds herself on the day of recording.

Kathy’s recording at home today waiting out the much-needed rain.  She’s sharing a recent experience when she realized that some long-term intentions had come to fruition without her fully recognizing it, even though the wait seemed incredibly long at times along the way.

Kathy then invites you to think of your long-term intentions and gives suggestions on how to use the waiting time to your advantage.  If you’re anticipating or experiencing a life change and the waiting seems arduous, this is the episode for you!

Links:

From Type A to Type Be Course:  Course overview/sample

From Type A to Type Be Coaching:  AthenaWellness.com/coaching

Email Kathy:  hello@athenawellness.com

If you'd like to join our circle and never miss a weekly episode, please hit subscribe.  While you're there, you can rate the podcast by highlighting the stars that match your experience.  Much appreciated!

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#206  Today is Wednesday, time for a little wellness boost – a shortened episode to help keep your Warrior Vibe high.

This show is a Walking the Talk Vancast, a portable episode that’s informal and casual, recorded on the go from wherever Kathy finds herself on the day of recording.

Kathy’s back in her van, recording near her favorite local trails.  She’s sharing a brief history of retirement, the factors that are reshaping what retirement can be, and some examples of those who experienced a resurgence later in life.  She then shares a model to help you find and live your purpose.

Kathy then invites you to reimage your retirement by working with a model to find and live your purpose.  If you’re pondering or experiencing life after a long career, this is the episode for you!

Links:

From Type A to Type Be Course:  Course overview/sample

From Type A to Type Be Coaching:  AthenaWellness.com/coaching

Email Kathy:  hello@athenawellness.com

If you'd like to join our circle and never miss a weekly episode, please hit subscribe.  While you're there, you can rate the podcast by highlighting the stars that match your experience.  Much appreciated!

For episode materials, show notes or to submit a question for a future episode, visit: https://athenawellness.com/podcast