When it comes to feeling fulfilled in retirement, you need to first look at the power of meaningful work in retirement. Next, you need to take the Alarm Clock Test. Do you greet each day with a sense of excitement and purpose? Are you so eager to embrace your planned activities that you can forgo… [Continue reading] Feeling fulfilled in retirement
The power of meaningful work in retirement
We all need meaningful work in retirement. The psychologist Sigmund Freud was asked, late in life, to expound on what he felt were the most important constituents of life. His answer? “Liebe und Arbeit.” Love and work. For most of human history, the meaning of life and the meaning of work intersected at survival. Life… [Continue reading] The power of meaningful work in retirement
Conditions for a successful retirement
Do you know the conditions for a successful retirement? You can get them right more easily than you might think. First, do not follow the crowd. I know this seems counterintuitive. Explore what you need for your ideal retirement instead of defaulting to someone else’s plan. There are so many different interests, needs, activity levels,… [Continue reading] Conditions for a successful retirement
Your failsafe retirement
Everyone wants a failsafe retirement but in retirement, there is no “One Size Fits All.” What many of us want and ultimately choose is very personal, even within a marriage. One spouse may have some expectations that are different from the other spouse. Regardless of the variations in lifestyles, it is how we navigate these… [Continue reading] Your failsafe retirement
Being thankful for family in retirement
Most people are thankful for family at certain times of the year. For some, this is during holidays or family vacations. For others, it is during times of crisis. No matter when or how thankful you are for family and friends, it is important to consider how you will integrate your retirement lifestyle with being… [Continue reading] Being thankful for family in retirement
Be honest and say it is unimportant to you
Few people say “That’s unimportant to me.” Instead, they offer excuses like “I’m too busy” or “maybe next time” as a way to wiggle out of an uncomfortable situation looking good. Some people haven’t seriously thought about what is important or what is unimportant to them in a very long time. As you prepare for… [Continue reading] Be honest and say it is unimportant to you
What will you do with your life after your career?
What will you do with your life after your career ends through retirement, reorganizations, downsizing, family circumstances, or a nagging suspicion that there is more to life than work? Have you considered how you would like to spend your time once you retire? With the focus on who you are as opposed to what you… [Continue reading] What will you do with your life after your career?
Career orientation for retirees
Career orientation for retirees is not the first thing that comes to mind when people talk about retirement. Finances, travel, and leisure pursuits top the list. As a Lifestyle Retirement Coach, I am always interested in hearing stories about people’s ideas and plans for their retirement. Recently, I was talking to a friend who said… [Continue reading] Career orientation for retirees
Retirement coaching process begins with a certified Life Coach
Are you ready to explore the retirement coaching process? Are you asking yourself “What do I need for a successful retirement?” You need a certified Life Coach to help you set goals in a variety of life arenas, not just financial planning. I am a Retirement Lifestyle Strategies Coach. My credentials include • Certified Life… [Continue reading] Retirement coaching process begins with a certified Life Coach
A retirement lifestyle coach and you
As a Retirement Lifestyle Coach who helps those making life and work transitions, I have written numerous articles, blog posts, newsletters, and books on various topics and concepts related to retirement lifestyle planning. My message has been to encourage everyone to begin planning for their retirement 3 to 5 years before it actually happens. I… [Continue reading] A retirement lifestyle coach and you