Category: Psychology
What attitude can do for you in retirement
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What’s next – How to Rediscover Your Identity in Retirement
I remember the day I retired. Although there were no balloons, or the obligatory sheet cake with “Congratulations!” piped across it in blue frosting, it was due to my working from home for the past nearly ten years. I did, however, get a few heartfelt speeches, smiles, and some stories that had accumulated over the… Read more
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Finding Motivation in Retirement: How to Stay Inspired Every Day
Retirement is supposed to be a time of freedom, relaxation, and enjoyment. After decades of working hard, I finally had the time to do whatever I wanted. But once the initial excitement faded, I found myself struggling with something unexpected: motivation. Without the structure of work, my days started feeling empty, and I realized I… Read more
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Are you a workaholic? Retirement will not be an easy transition
Most people I know can’t wait to retire – the ones that haven’t already retired, that is. But there are some that refuse to even consider letting go of their career, working many years longer than their spouses and friends. We call these people workaholics, usually. Is that a bad thing? After all, if you’re… Read more
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Retirement – The Unexpected Benefits of Aging: Learn the truth
It’s been said that aging is one of the most difficult and scary times of peoples lives, mostly because it’s an unknown and we humans are always scared of the unknown. However, it doesn’t have to be that way, and in fact many retirees find that there is a certain amount of freedom that comes… Read more
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The Biggest Regrets Retired People Have (and how to avoid them)
Retirement is often seen as the golden phase of life, where people finally get to relax and enjoy the fruits of their labor. However, for many retirees, it’s also a time of reflection—and for some, regret. As they look back on their lives, they identify missed opportunities, decisions they wish they had made differently, and… Read more
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Achieving Greater Happiness in Retirement: A Comprehensive Guide
Retirement can be one of the most fulfilling phases of life, offering a newfound freedom to pursue passions, spend time with loved ones, and explore long-held interests. However, the transition to retirement can bring unexpected challenges, from loss of daily structure to questions of purpose. Achieving happiness in retirement requires planning and a proactive approach… Read more
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Happiness in retirement – what does it really mean?
I would like to talk about something we can all relate to – happiness. It’s one of the things that we all know when we see or feel it, but trying to describe it is very tricky! What makes you happy? The definition most people have of happy is something similar to “having mostly positive… Read more
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Retirement reasons – are there reasons for not wanting to retire?
Are there reasons for not wanting to retire? Yes! Maybe most of us simply assume that everyone really, really wants to retire as soon as possible, right? I always thought that was just the way things were. However, I’m finding out that there are people out in the world who simply love their careers so… Read more
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Be bold in retirement – reinvent yourself for better life
Act your age? Why start now! There is no reason you can’t just reinvent yourself and change the way you look at the world. With so many changes in our world lately, we all need to explore new things, create new identities, new interests that we can find to make life more enjoyable. You can… Read more
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Life and retirement – what a long, strange trip it’s been! With more to come, too
When we think about our lives being a long and almost unimaginable journey, it is almost overwhelming isn’t it? The year I turned 65 I just couldn’t believe that I had survived this long on the planet Earth, still intact (relatively) and mostly sane (some would debate that statement). But what will the future hold… Read more