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This article explores the significant transition of retirement and offers insights into creating a satisfying postcareer life. It highlights the contrasting experiences of Irene and Lawrence, two retirees who navigated this change differently. Irene embraced retirement by engaging in activities like art classes and beach walks, finding fulfillment and alignment between her self and life structure. The authors emphasize the importance of four key behaviors for a satisfying retirement: alignment between self and life structure, awareness of this interplay, agency in making changes, and adaptability to unforeseen circumstances. 

Great article on beginning retirement. Things to consider when making this life change.

If you are interested in what is involved in personally adjusting to retirement, check out this new Harvard Business Review article by the five authors of the excellent new Book, "Retiring: Creating a Life That Works for You." Highly recommended!

I'm excited to share our new article published today in Harvard Business Review, "Retire without Regrets"! In it, we tell two powerful stories from our research on retiring and offer exercises for developing and using "The 4 As" to help you with any life transition - including retirement. https://lnkd.in/eJtugZwc #retirement #RetiringBook #RetireWell #LifeTransitions Lotte Bailyn, Marcy Crary, Tim (Douglas T.) Hall, Kathy Kram, Harvard Business School

Thinking about retirement? In retirement? You might find this article helpful. I was drawn initially by the title, "Retirement Without Regrets." For anyone who has established a meaningful professional identity over a decades-long career, retirement represents a huge—and potentially wrenching—transition. While some people navigate it well, many struggle. This article explores the lessons that emerged from two peoples stories, and from those from others people they studied to help ease this major life change. Check it out - what are your thoughts on "retirement?" Curious minds... 😃

This article delves into the diverse retirement experiences of Irene and Lawrence, underscoring the significance of self-awareness and adaptability during this life phase. Irene discovered fulfillment post-retirement by harmonizing her life structure with her inner self, immersing herself in art classes, and relishing beach walks. On the contrary, Lawrence grappled with idleness, leading to challenges like excessive drinking and rehabilitation. The authors outline pivotal behaviors crucial for a gratifying retirement, emphasizing self-life alignment, self-awareness, embracing change, and flexibility in the face of the unexpected. Practical exercises are provided to assess life structure, pinpoint core self elements, and envision an optimal future. These insights transcend retirement, equipping individuals with essential tools to navigate diverse life transitions, ultimately enriching their journey and overall satisfaction. #Retire #Retirement

A research-based article that confirms many of the points we make in our book, Rethinking Retirement - A Guide for Making Choices. We certainly agree with the statement: "It takes work to stop working." Preparing for this stage of life takes reflection, exploration of options, some trial and error choices, and a good dose of adaptability as we navigate the 20+ retirement years we stand to live in this age of longevity. https://lnkd.in/ehejjKJP

Thinking about retirement comes with many aspects. You don't want to have regrets like not saving as much as you should have, working longer than you should have, or not factoring in what life will look like post-retirement. Check out this article to learn how to avoid those mistakes.

In Retirement...Are you feeling stuck? For so many of us our jobs and careers shape our identities, providing us with a sense of purpose and usually, a team of comrades. Then, when we retire from our job, almost overnight, we immediately lose our identity. If you’re in the early stages of retirement and feeling somewhat lost, you’re not alone. Many retirees find the transition difficult and challenging. It’s important to have a plan for how you’ll spend your days; to have a sense of purpose and meaning for your life beyond work. It's the key to a successful retirement and maintaining good health.

A very important article for people who want to avoid experiencing retirement shock and anxiety when they retire. Like Lawrence in the article I experienced retirement shock and it wasn't a lot of fun let me tell you. It lead me to writing three books trying to figure out why it hit me hard while others were able to avoid it and now I'm in a position where I can share what I learned. If your sense of self is tied strongly to your job you have some work to do before retiring. Visit BoomingEncore.com and download our free book "Longevity Lifestyle By Design. We are giving it away for free because we want to help people avoid the stress and anxiety that retirees like me went through. After reading it and answering the questions you will know what you need to do to avoid retirement shock and enjoy a satisfying retirement. #retirement #retirementlifestyledesign #longevity #happiness