July 10, 2026
Hi Reader
My granddaughter turned one on July 9th, and I genuinely cannot believe it. A year ago she was brand new, and now she’s this happy, smiley little bundle of joy who has completely rearranged my heart. One year — that’s all it took.
It got me thinking about how much can change in twelve months, if you let it. That’s actually the exact idea behind this week’s post: 5 Mindset Shifts You Need to Make as You Enter Retirement. One of the shifts is simply “give it a year before you judge it” — because whether you’re one year old or newly retired, the first year is rarely the whole story. It’s just the beginning of one. [Read the full post - 5 Mindset Shifts in Retirement to Navigate Life's Changes]
And speaking of reinventing yourself — my dear friend Dr. Andrea Hayes joins us this week with a guest post I’ve been so excited to share. Andrea spent her career as a full-time Endocrinologist, and this year she became something else entirely: a published author. Her post is about that transition — walking away from a career she built for decades to start over as a writer. It’s brave, it’s honest, and it’s a real-life example of exactly what I mean by becoming the architect of your own days. I’ll keep you posted as her two new books make their way into the world. [Read Andrea’s post →Medicine to Manuscript: A Doctors Journey to Retirement]
Quote of the Week
“It is never too late to be what you might have been.” — George Eliot
Recent Posts
5 Mindset Shifts in Retirement to Navigate Life's Changes - FREE WORKBOOK!
Medicine to Manuscript: A Doctors Journey to Retirement
What I’m Loving Right Now
Two protein products have earned a permanent spot in my daily routine, and I’ve tried enough of them to know these are worth sharing.
Rival Whey Chocolate Protein — This is my breakfast, most days. I blend 4 oz ice, 4 oz coffee (or water), one banana, and a scoop of Rival Chocolate Whey — 25g of protein and it genuinely tastes like a milkshake but with less calories and more protein.
Stars and Honey Bars — My go-to snack, one a day. I’ve tried A LOT of protein bars over the years, and most taste like cardboard. These are the exception — 16-20g of protein and they actually taste great.
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One Small Favor
If this issue meant something to you, forward it to a friend who’s rethinking her own “next year.” That’s how this little community grows.
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Have a wonderful week.
Warmly, Wendy
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