Vacation versus retirement. Are they really so different? If you are one of the individuals I described in “Welcoming all seasons of life” who started thinking about retirement years ahead of time and planned your retirement lifestyle and financial future, you already recognize there is a difference. However, you may be one of many who… [Continue reading] Vacation versus retirement
Archives for Leisure and Social
A retirement planning strategy
You need a retirement planning strategy to achieve the retirement of your dreams. Wishing will not fulfill your desires, and you simply don’t know the future or how much time you have left to achieve your goals and create your legacy. Planning and strategizing for the precious time you do have will leave you with… [Continue reading] A retirement planning strategy
Practice planning for retirement
Planning for retirement takes practice or it can feel overwhelming, especially if you are a perfectionist. Instead of expecting instant perfection of yourself and others, practice planning for retirement by applying skills you already use in other areas of your life. Over the past six years, our family has enjoyed a week-long summer reunion at… [Continue reading] Practice planning for retirement
Leisure with purpose and meaning
Leisure with purpose and meaning is what makes retirement for the Boomer generation different than the retirements of previous generations. For our parents and grandparents, there was little distinction between being on vacation and being retired. Because a vacation is a great way to “vacate” the busy, stressful activities of daily living and just relax,… [Continue reading] Leisure with purpose and meaning
Leisure activities
The leisure activities you cultivate now could affect your happiness in retirement so don’t wait to start a hobby, begin volunteering or mentoring, or explore the arts. Consider the pursuits you enjoy now and evaluate whether or not you have a balance between these kinds of leisure activities and interests: • Social Activities Engaging in… [Continue reading] Leisure activities
What will you do when you retire?
Many retirees miss the 9-5 structure and clearly planned activities of the workplace. Plan now to fill those hours with meaningful activities in retirement by looking at how you live your life now. What hobbies, leisure activities, and social events do you want to pursue in retirement? List the activities you enjoy now that you… [Continue reading] What will you do when you retire?
Do you recognize the arenas of change in retirement?
As each of us transitions to retirement, our ability to deal with change becomes even more important and necessary. Your career will change either because you have to retire or because you have decided to try something different. Once you have made this change, you may decide that you want to work part time, volunteer… [Continue reading] Do you recognize the arenas of change in retirement?
How will you spend your time in retirement?
Many in our hard-working generation are looking forward to the day they retire. The expectation is that many of us will just go with the flow, relax and do the things that we always wanted to do. However, it doesn’t take long before one day resembles the next and you are developing habits that don’t… [Continue reading] How will you spend your time in retirement?