Power Up Blog
Thoughts & Musings on Retirement
You matter to me!
Seriously. When I say I am here for you, it comes straight from the heart. It’s exciting to know that little changes in your life can make you feel closer to relaxing into the retirement you deserve. 😍
But maybe you don’t know what you deserve? I know through experience that many feel overwhelmed by the thought of retiring. What does it mean? How do I do it? What changes do I make? You’re not alone.
Accountability. It can be a scary word.
What if you had a community around you who made it less scary? We all want to achieve the reality we know is right for us. Maybe it’s living in a home that doesn’t cause as much stress. Maybe it’s moving to live closer to children or grandchildren. Maybe it’s simple: you want to be kinder to yourself.
As social creatures, we have an extraordinary opportunity to surround ourselves with people who support us. And what if you asked those people to go one step further in that support? Maybe, just maybe, you could ask others to hold you accountable in fulfilling your dreams.
Are you familiar with the term ‘gig economy’ and the implications of the gig economy on those of us heading into retirement?
The term ‘gig economy’ refers to the work of people who are doing short-term contracts or freelancing rather than your typical “nine-to-five” long-term job. Or it can be as a side-hustle in addition to a “nine-to-five” job. Many companies and businesses now-a-days prefer to hire someone who does freelance or contract work instead of hiring someone for a full-time/permanent position.
Being the one who gives when it’s hard...
The realest and hardest thing about getting older is facing loss in a new way. Some of you are facing an even harder task: being the executor of someone’s will.
I know it’s a difficult thing to talk about, but when we work together, death and loss become a little bit more bearable. 💖
I’m curious about how many companies are aware of this…😲
According to Canada’s Urban Futures Institute, about 425,000 Boomers will retire by 2020 annually and some 9.8 million Canadian baby boomers are already approaching retirement.
Already a major issue, skilled talent shortages will continue to impede global growth and if not addressed, could have a significant impact on major economies by 2030, a study* by Korn Ferry (NYSE: KFY).
Whew... talk about succession planning being key! How are you getting new leaders to step into the role and how are you supporting the leaders you have who are leaving? 🤔
This is just one of many things I can help you with. If you’re interested in having me come to your place of work to do a session or workshop, drop me a line today!
💃You’ve handled your career like a boss….so why not handle retirement like one too?!💃
You’re a powerful professional woman, and the end of your 9 to 5 days are finally in sight or just a few short years away.
Woohoo! Bring on more time with girlfriends, more time with grandkids and finally writing that novel you’ve had in your head since you were 35. 💆
Retirement, even if it’s still a few short years away for you, is the next step on your journey.
It can instill positive thoughts of relaxation AND some serious feelings of anxiety and uncertainty. 🤔
Mind over matter!
I am grateful to say that I’ve found a job which inspires me. 🙏
But one of the reasons it inspires me is because I get to learn about the human mind and then put that knowledge to use to help others thrive.
What’s amazing about our minds is that they are actually plastic. We have the power, no matter what age we are, to do something called “pruning”. 🧠
Look up! 👀
Ever notice that you look at your phone more than you want to? Ever look up and realize you got caught up in scrolling a little too much?
There is good reason for that. Software engineers are hired by handfuls of tech companies to keep high engagement levels in social media apps.
Turns out, it’s actually no mystery that notifications keep us opening apps over and over again.
Running out of money in retirement.
It’s a really scary thought.
It’s actually one of the biggest fears people have about transitioning into this next chapter of their lives.
Many people also worry they won’t have enough money to live the life they want.
And that right there folks is the reason why planning for retirement mentally and emotionally first, and then working with a financial planner to flesh out your plans even further, will help give you the bigger picture.
