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Thoughts & Musings on Retirement
Do you desire joy and a sense of purpose? Then the best thing you can do is prepare for the emotional and psychological impacts of your post-career life! Preparing for a purpose-filled retirement is not all about the money. 💸
Here are 5 tips for making your transition a smooth one:
✅ Start thinking about your retirement 1-5 years in advance.
If you’re going to be making big lifestyle changes like moving or travelling, your key to success is thinking it through well in advance.
Podcast Host, Cathy Heller, is often quoted for saying: “The opposite of depression isn't being happy, it's finding a purpose.”
How does one determine their purpose while living in such uncertain times? How do we navigate living meaningful lives when we don’t know what lies ahead of us on the journey?
Give a little, get a lot.
In times that I’ve felt low or disempowered, I’ve often gotten stuck in negative thought spirals…
Yes, even coaches get down in the dumps! 😲
Strangely, when we get into those mental ruts, we can isolate ourselves because we’re embarrassed or we just assume others won’t understand.
BUT there is a VERY simple (and active) way to reduce it!
Canadians over the age of 65 are a giving bunch! They volunteer more hours and donate more money on average to the causes that are important to them than any other age group. That’s pretty cool. Check out this report.👇
https://www.reveraliving.com/about…/living-a-life-of-purpose
A purpose is very important to living a meaningful life. Ernie J. Zelinski, author of How to Retire Happy, Wild and Free says that, “Two essentials for successful retirement are sufficient funds to live on and sufficient things to live for.”
You may have a lot of hobbies, interests and leisure activities that may keep you busy, however, if you want your retirement to be meaningful, these will most likely not be enough. You may need to find your purpose.
