Retirement is often thought of as the long-awaited reward for years of hard work. But once the celebrations are over and the days begin to blend together, many retirees find themselves asking, “Now what?” If you’re looking for something to fill your time, lift your spirits, and reignite your sense of purpose, the answer may…
Discover What Truly Inspires You in Retirement Are you ready to make your retirement more exciting, meaningful, and fulfilling?Our free 2-part worksheet—Identifying Your Retirement Passions and Allocating Time in Retirement—is designed to help you rediscover what brings you joy and purpose in this new chapter of life. Whether you’re looking for new hobbies, meaningful ways…
You may be surprised to learn that retired men and women have the largest percentage of people with depression than any other age group. In fact, data from the Statistical Abstract of the United States shows the over 80% of the 4.5 million people surveyed over 50 years of age had received treatment for depression….
I have several friends and relative who have been retired for years now. I am always amazed at common factor that exists between those that are happy and enjoying their retirement, and those that seem to be bored and unhappy with their retirement life. The common factor is those that are enjoying their retirement fill…
When I was 21 years old, my college literature teacher returned an assignment to me with some very important words on the top of the paper. She wrote the comment ” you have a real gift for words” written in large bold letters. Those words sparked an emotion deep inside of me. A spark that…
Like most retirees, one of the first things on my to-do list when I retired was to travel. Although I had a few places I wanted to visit first, where I traveled wasn’t that important. I just wanted to get away and declutter my head. In this practical guide to retirement travel, we will examine…
A few years ago, a coworker of mine retired when he was 63 years old. When I ran into him a year after he retired, I asked how his retirement was going. I was surprised to hear his response. He told me he was bored out of his mind. ” I always thought there would…
There are two options available to you when you start your retirement. The first option is to have several activities, projects, and various other things to do planned so that for the first several weeks, most of your days are filled. This provides momentum for the beginning of your retirement and gets it started on…
Retirement is often seen as a time of relaxation and fulfillment—a well-deserved break from the daily grind of work. However, for many individuals, retirement can bring unexpected emotional challenges, including feelings of sadness, a lack of purpose, and even depression. This phenomenon, known as retirement depression, is more common than we may think. A total…