If you sufer from the “winter blues” you might want to discuss SAD therapy with your physician.  SAD means seasonal affective disorder — at least that’s the name doctors have given it.

People are a bit like plants in that we all need a certain amount of sunlight to be healthy.  During winter, when the days are shorter and sunlight is not as intense, many people — especially in northern regions — react with the winter blues.

When we reach retirement, many of us are on limited and fixed income.  We find that we cannot always give as much as we did in the past.  Yet some of the most meaningful ways to give at the holidays, and throughout the year, cost us no money.

I am convinced that the most important gift any of us can give to another is the gift of our love, our time, our presence, and something of ourselves.  No matter what other gifts we do or do not give, spending time with others we care about and helping others is the best gift we can give.

This week’s newsletter features a story about one person doing something for others that seems like a very small thing. But the story points out that every small thing we do for another makes a difference to at least one other person.

It is easy to forget that when each of us does one seemingly small thing to help another we can make a surprisingly big difference. In this season of giving, I want to encourage each person to do at least one small thing for another person. Then consider the difference one action or gift can make in the live of that person.

Wow!

I am amazed to see how many other early birds there are!

Remember, only the first 25 people who purchase the Home Study program will receive the special early bird bonus of one-on-one coaching rather than small group coaching.

And time is running out on the special introductory price — it will end at midnight tonight! You have less than 16 hours to take advantage of the special price!

I’m staying pretty busy this morning keeping up with orders, so I don’t know how often I will be able to post updates, but I’ll do my best to keep you apprised of the current status.

If you have visited the Re-FIRE, Don’t Retire main pages recently, you already know that I have just announced my new Re-Fire, Don’t Retire Home Study Program. This new product will go on sale on October 2. I am offering a special introductory price that is good until midnight on October 2.

But here’s a little insider tidbit I’m only announcing here and in my Newsletter. The first 25 people who purchase the Home Study Program will receive 6 months of one-on-one coaching, rather than the group coaching that is part of the program.

Just a quick reminder to all of you that I created a survey that became live last week. I’m hoping all of you will share your feelings and thoughts with me as I put the finishing touches on a new product. The link is:

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=393302538238

If you are willing to complete the survey, I will send you a free copy of a new special report “50 Ways to Experience an Extraordinary Retirement”.

Thanks for your time and interest.

I am drawing near completion of an exciting new product. You can read the details on my website at
http://www.peakperformance-solutions.com/homestudy/index.html

Before I put on the finishing touches, I would like to be sure I have addressed all of the questions and issues people have expressed or shared with me. I’ve put together a brief survey that will allow you to tell me what issues or questions you believe should be addressed in a new Retirement Lifestyle planning product.

Hi friends.

I’d like to share with you today some thoughts on an article I read about 6 weeks ago. I was so delighted to see it because it confirms something I’ve been telling people for years. This article keeps popping into my mind, so I wanted to share it with you.

This article by Benedict Carey appeared in The New York Times on July 18, 2006. It opens with these words: “Resigning yourself to old age may produce the very mental lapses that most people fear will strike them in their golden years.” What a wake-up call!

Good morning, friends.

I read an article recently that I found very interesting. As you know, I’ve been telling you that going back to school to learn new skills or to pursue an interest is a great way to invest your time in retirement. Many retirees find it either necessary or desirable to take a job in a new line of work after “retirement”. Many of us need to learn new skills or new fields of knowledge. Not only is it fun to learn, but going back to school keeps us mentally alert and prepares us to pursue new interests.

I read a very interesting article the other day at MSNBC.com. The article is subtitled “But studies show that people actually get happier as they get older.” Here is the link to the article: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/13347198/