Envision Healthy Retirement: Summer Newsletter 2023, Vol. 7

Seasonal Quote:?

"Summer afternoon—summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language."

Henry James

Thoughts:

The Joy of Doing Nothing:?A Story of Exploration and Rejuvenation

Summer 2023 introduced a refreshing way to spend a mini-vacation amidst nature's most serene settings. Instead of traveling between cities and tied to our devices, a simple retreat in the heart of Connecticut gave us an opportunity to relish the beauty of green lawns, trees, lakes, animals, and a picturesque sky.

We all have experienced the monotony of work and sitting behind a desk for long hours, but can a change in location be an answer to ignite life? Connection with nature provides the much-needed clarity to the mind. The sound of chirping birds, gushing water, and the rush of wind instantly awakens the senses, bringing change to the body and mind.

Where Did We Go?

What did we do? We found a simple yet beautiful cabin, with a lake as its backyard, in one of Connecticut's stunning locales. The idea was not to be desk-bound. This meant, limiting email hours to not more than two hours a day. Every morning dawned with stunning weather, wind, and sun streaming to wake us up to an exciting day. Exploring state parks, trails, and cliff-side walks kept us busy throughout the trip. The historic parks added to the scenic beauty with flowering trees and colorful blooming beds.

When the mid-afternoon sun warmed our skin, we landed on a pristine beach, surveyed the fine sand, and evaluated our surroundings. Clean rest areas set the scene for the perfect respite, but the question remained: “Can I venture into that cold water?” Over time, we found our favorite beach, becoming regulars quite quickly. Though the town residents may have thought us crazy for swimming in frigid waters, we ventured the short and cold swims to the second buoys each day. With increasing confidence, we learned where the rocks were and how much undertow existed.

Lunch Retreat

As the day matured, we nestled ourselves amongst the chestnut trees and trails, overlooking the bay for a delightful outdoor lunch. We had perfect views, watching as increased activity arose across the bay and brought out more walkers, sailors, and well-behaved dogs.?Each day we consistently averaged 15,000 steps.?Our Oura Rings were happy!?We’d then set off to explore another trail, take in another landmark, or revisit a previous location we loved. After sunset, we’d dine at a wonderful restaurant, enjoying local fish, salads, and even gluten-free pizza!?

Feeling Alive

When we returned back to our cabin at dusk, we were determined to repeat it all over again. As each day passed, we felt our bodies release more stress and drink in all the colors and liveliness of summer. We may even consider returning in the fall for a mini-vacation that's really about doing nothing, even though in some ways, it's doing everything.

My hope for you is that you will find wonder in Summer, and capture the long days ahead in special outings for you and your family.?

What's New:

• The Art of Healthy Retirement Podcast: Several new episodes to view, and please comment and subscribe.?Would you like to be featured??Please contact me.?
• Actively looking for podcasts where I can add health and retirement expertise.?Can you make any recommendations?
• Your Success Magazine - Finding Purpose in Retirement
• Website Blog Launch – stay tuned! What topics would you like to hear about??
• Featured on Self Love Revolution Summit from June 22-25, 2023.?If you’re still operating by the old rules of work harder, hustle more, suffer now so you can be happy later, would you be open to a different way of living? A new set of rules? If you want more Love...If you want more Passion...If you want more Joy.....Then this Self Love Revolution Summit is for you. Founder is Jonathan Troen.?Here is your special link to register.??

Excited to launch a self-directed program entitled:?

How To Have A Healthy & Happy Retirement Even If You Struggle To Navigate This Transition On Your Own.?

• Are you in and around retirement??You have planned financially.?Have you planned for the Second Chapter of your life??What about your health??The quality of your longevity matters!
• Most people spend the last 16 years of their life in poor health.?Do you know that you have control over 75% of your longevity through lifestyle tools?
• The program, You Planning! consists of 3 modules, and is taught through science-based action steps to maximize healthy longevity.?
• The modules are interactive and fun, Q&A and a PFD workbook included.?A complimentary confidential Healthy Retirement strategy call is offered post class.?Please click here if you want free training to start!

Read These 3 Quick Science-Based Articles:

Watch These 2 Podcasts:

If you care about your brain, and want to be proactive in your life:?This video provides hope on a once incurable disease.?

Watch Time 1 hour and 45 minutes.?

A podcast, led by Dr. Dhru Purohit and guest Dr. Dale Bredeson, Alzheimer’s is now more feared than cancer.?An internationally recognized expert discusses “Why nobody should get Alzheimer’s disease.”?Together, they discuss first steps to preventing cognitive decline and lowering your risk of Alzheimer’s and much much more.?Show notes and resources are below video.?

If you are interested in a simple, yet effective morning meditation created for children that adults love; this calming meditation is for you.?

Watch Time:?15 minutes and 20 seconds.

A life without stress or fear may seem like an impossible dream—yet Thich Nhat Hanh has spent a lifetime proving to millions that it is within our grasp. On Living Without Stress or Fear, he shares a path of hope: that we can, through the practice of mindfulness, find freedom from the grip of emotions like anxiety, anger, and despair.?Intro music: The "Drops of Emptiness" album by Thich Nhat Hanh and the monks and nuns of Plum Village.?Free content with downloadable app from Sounds True, link in show resources.

Newly Published Book Recommendation

Dr. William Li is a world-renowned physician, scientist, and New York Times bestselling author, best known for his role as President and Medical Director of the Angiogenesis Foundation. His work has led to more than 40 FDA-approved therapeutics and devices for cancer, cardiovascular disease, wound healing, and vision loss.

Dr. Li examines “food as medicine” through molecular nutrition, which applies biology and biotechnology to understand not only the components of food, but how the body responds to what it is fed.?

In Eat to Beat Your Diet??he shows?readers how adding MediterAsian foods to your diet can?heal?your metabolism, and reduce unhealthy body fat to increase your lifespan.??

Summer time is for finding nature and the outdoors, however you define, this wonder of a season.?Basque in the warm sunlight, revel in all the colors that abound from sunup to sundown miracles.?

It is never too early to plan for your longevity through the path of your second chapter.?What does that look like for you??Schedule a call with me, so that I may support you in that discovery to envision, plan, and live life in health without the fear of the unknown.?Here’s a link to my calendar:?https://p.bttr.to/3ok3Ipg to start a complimentary 45 minute discussion so that I may add value to you.?I’m excited for your future!

To Your Healthy Retirement,

Nancy

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