Stop wishing the week away.
For people over 50 who are tired of living for quitting time, Friday, or some future date. Find honest articles and practical ideas for enjoying the days you’re already in.
Why I Started Your Years Ahead
I’ve spent a lot of years looking forward to the next thing.
On Monday, I’m waiting for Friday. By Sunday afternoon, I’m already thinking about going back to work. I’ve even caught myself sitting at home on a perfectly good evening, with hours of free time left, acting like the day is already over.
And I’ve done the same thing with bigger stretches of time. Looking forward to vacations, weekends, and eventually retirement, as though that’s when I’ll finally get to enjoy myself.
But something started bothering me about all that waiting.
What about the days in between?
I’m not trying to turn every Tuesday into some unforgettable experience. Most days are just ordinary days, and that’s fine. I just don’t want to keep mentally skipping over them because I’m looking forward to something else.
That’s why I started Your Years Ahead.
I’m writing about what I’ve noticed in my own life, what I’m trying to change, and what happens along the way. Maybe you’ll recognize some of it in yours.
Latest articles
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Why Does 6 P.M. Feel So Late in November?
The clocks change, the sun sets early, and 6 p.m. suddenly feels like bedtime. Here’s what I’m thinking about trying this winter.
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The Boy on the Bicycle Never Really Stopped Riding
I’ve spent most of my life thinking I couldn’t stand sitting still. But some of my favorite memories involve doing exactly that. At 56, I’m beginning to understand the difference.
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It’s Not Just My Time
A Sunday walk past a playground made me question what I call my own time, and how much of it I really give to the people beside me.
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Life Needs More Northern Lights
A rare night under the northern lights in Georgia reminded me that I still know what wonder feels like. The harder part is figuring out what to do with all the ordinary days in between.
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Who Am I Outside of Work?
After more than forty years of working, I’ve started wondering why we introduce ourselves by our jobs instead of the lives we’re actually living.
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Who Decided My Week Belongs to Work?
I can have hours left on a Sunday evening and still feel like the day is over. When did I start giving my workweek so much of my life?
Something Worth Trying
I’ve put together a few tools to help you look at familiar situations differently. Each one offers a different way to think about the time you have and what you might do with it.
The Waiting Room
Take a closer look at the thoughts and habits that keep you waiting for another day.
Make Today Yours
Find one small thing you might actually want to try today.
Working Weeks Until Retirement
Put your remaining work weeks into perspective, without treating retirement as the only part of life worth looking forward to.
All three tools are free to use. No account required.