The opening salvo of this premiere of your podcast makes me feel (and happily so) that there is a zeitgeist about reclaiming our time and interpersonal relationships. My own New Year’s resolution mirrors that. And I was so adamant about being in touch more immediately and personally that instead of sending a holiday greeting card, I sent this to all my friends.
thank you for speaking publicly about topics like this. I have similar conversations with myself (out loud sometimes)
I like this podcast! I feel like I need to take notes of my thoughts while I listen so I can then comment after it’s over. I’m looking forward to more and will listen to the second episode later when I have some time.
When I was working, I was so very busy, to the point that I could have easily worked 12 or more hours every day. I learned that I needed to schedule time on my calendar for connecting with friends.
That is something I’ve carried over into retirement. I don’t put that time on my calendar now, but anytime I have a spare moment, instead of turning to social media or YouTube videos, even if I’m tired, I consider if there is someone I want to connect with.
I find that making connections with friends and family is so much better for my mental health and my energy levels than doing something in isolation that seems like connection, but really isn’t. I feel there is little in life that returns more energy than it takes, and connecting with friends and families through conversation is one of those things for me.
The opening salvo of this premiere of your podcast makes me feel (and happily so) that there is a zeitgeist about reclaiming our time and interpersonal relationships. My own New Year’s resolution mirrors that. And I was so adamant about being in touch more immediately and personally that instead of sending a holiday greeting card, I sent this to all my friends.
thank you for speaking publicly about topics like this. I have similar conversations with myself (out loud sometimes)
I like this podcast! I feel like I need to take notes of my thoughts while I listen so I can then comment after it’s over. I’m looking forward to more and will listen to the second episode later when I have some time.
When I was working, I was so very busy, to the point that I could have easily worked 12 or more hours every day. I learned that I needed to schedule time on my calendar for connecting with friends.
That is something I’ve carried over into retirement. I don’t put that time on my calendar now, but anytime I have a spare moment, instead of turning to social media or YouTube videos, even if I’m tired, I consider if there is someone I want to connect with.
I find that making connections with friends and family is so much better for my mental health and my energy levels than doing something in isolation that seems like connection, but really isn’t. I feel there is little in life that returns more energy than it takes, and connecting with friends and families through conversation is one of those things for me.