What do you automatically think of when I say “the purpose of retirement”? Do your thoughts drift to
• A house at the beach/in the mountains/in your favorite city
• Being your own boss
• Building a legacy
• Catching up on all the things you didn’t get to do while you were working
• Freedom from the tyranny of the urgent
• Leisurely pursuits
• Time with family and friends
• Travel
• Using your experience and skills as you choose
• Waking without an alarm clock
Does your purpose of retirement match your retirement planning?
• Have you and your partner discussed your likes and dislikes to find common ground?
• Have you explored recareering?
• Are you using your unique talents and family heritage to build a legacy for the next generation?
• Do you have a list of things you want to do and how you will go about achieving each item on that list?
• Do you know how to relax and practice self-care?
• What leisurely pursuits do you enjoy now and what do you want to learn once you retire? By yourself or with friends or both?
• Who do you miss spending time with and how will you remedy that?
• Where would you like to travel?
• What would you like to do next?
• What are your body’s natural rhythms?
• How will you spend your time in retirement?
These books—which are available on Amazon.com and are not listed here as affiliate links—will help you figure out your purpose of retirement.
• Ready To Retire? Successful Retirement Planning To Make The Best Of The Rest Of Your Life
• Where Will You Retire? A Retirement Guide And Exercises For Deciding Where To Retire, Buy A Second Home, Or Relocate