Marie Sennett’s Post

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... 😃

For many people, retirement is seen as a time to step back from active engagement in life. But it doesn't have to be that way. Turning 65, the standard retirement age, doesn't mean leaving the workforce. And if retirement is a choice, it's not the end of an active life. Today, people are living longer and experiencing a wider range of life stages. This could mean extending your career, starting a new business, traveling, learning new skills like playing a musical instrument, or getting involved in community activities. The possibilities are vast, limited only by your mindset and health. Instead of seeing retirement as an end, think of it as a new beginning.

You’ve worked most of your life. Now it’s time to relax and focus only on what you love, right? If only retirement worked that way. In real life, there is a lot that comes after you retire. Many of those I work with find they have even more to do after retirement than they did in the workforce. Granted, a lot of that work is self-imposed with new hobbies or family visits and trips. My thought is that you should have it all once you retire. After all, you’ve put in the work. One thing I don’t like any of my clients to have in retirement? Worry. My team loves working with individuals and families, so we can take some of the stress out of that busy retirement schedule. How do we do that? We strategize and meticulously plan how much money you need, when you need it, and how to get it to you, with the government taking as little as possible. If you’re feeling a little overwhelmed by it all, let’s talk. There might be some worry we can take off your plate.

Rethinking Retirement: Happiness Isn't Guaranteed. Are you so frustrated with your career that you're thinking about retiring early, but aren't sure? While retirement can be a time of freedom and well-deserved relaxation, happiness isn't a guaranteed perk. A 2022 study by the Stanford Center on Longevity found that 61% of retirees reported missing the sense of purpose and identity their work provided. 61% is a lot! I can help. Through our discovery and education process, you can finally do exactly what you have always wanted to do. Schedule a Call with me today! https://lnkd.in/gtK7VmYq #YourCareerRevolution #CareerOwnershipCoach #RetirementPlanning #Wellbeing

Rethinking Retirement: Happiness Isn't Guaranteed. Are you so frustrated with your career that you're thinking about retiring early, but aren't sure? While retirement can be a time of freedom and well-deserved relaxation, happiness isn't a guaranteed perk. A 2022 study by the Stanford Center on Longevity found that 61% of retirees reported missing the sense of purpose and identity their work provided. 61% is a lot! I can help. Through our discovery and education process, you can finally do exactly what you have always wanted to do. Schedule a Call with me today! https://lnkd.in/g27t9f6J #YourCareerRevolution #CareerOwnershipCoach #RetirementPlanning #Wellbeing

Rethinking Retirement: Happiness Isn't Guaranteed. Are you so frustrated with your career that you're thinking about retiring early, but aren't sure? While retirement can be a time of freedom and well-deserved relaxation, happiness isn't a guaranteed perk. A 2022 study by the Stanford Center on Longevity found that 61% of retirees reported missing the sense of purpose and identity their work provided. 61% is a lot! I can help. Through our discovery and education process, you can finally do exactly what you have always wanted to do. Schedule a Call with me today! https://lnkd.in/dSc6ZhVP #YourCareerRevolution #CareerOwnershipCoach #RetirementPlanning #Wellbeing

Rethinking Retirement: Happiness Isn't Guaranteed. Are you so frustrated with your career that you're thinking about retiring early, but aren't sure? While retirement can be a time of freedom and well-deserved relaxation, happiness isn't a guaranteed perk. A 2022 study by the Stanford Center on Longevity found that 61% of retirees reported missing the sense of purpose and identity their work provided. 61% is a lot! I can help. Through our discovery and education process, you can finally do exactly what you have always wanted to do. Schedule a Call with me today! https://lnkd.in/eTNHnV7h #YourCareerRevolution #CareerOwnershipCoach #RetirementPlanning #Wellbeing

When was the last time you spoke honestly with your spouse or partner about your retirement lifestyle? We've all heard that "opposites attract," and that may well be true, but you need to consider how those personality differences may affect your desired retirement lifestyle. One of you may be a big traveler, and the other might be more comfortable settling into tending the home garden. It would be pretty tricky to travel extensively without coming home to some scorched hydrangeas! There's no one right way to retire. This is one of those conversations that you'll need to explore together to ensure both parties find satisfaction and relevance in life after work. Some careers provide a strong adrenaline rush. If that's you, you'll need to find that rush in retirement as well to stay fulfilled. Take the time now with your partner to explore what makes you happy and find that in your "life-after-work" plan. #retirmentplanning #personalhappiness

Rethinking Retirement: Happiness Isn't Guaranteed. Are you so frustrated with your career that you're thinking about retiring early, but aren't sure? While retirement can be a time of freedom and well-deserved relaxation, happiness isn't a guaranteed perk. A 2022 study by the Stanford Center on Longevity found that 61% of retirees reported missing the sense of purpose and identity their work provided. 61% is a lot! I can help. Through our discovery and education process, you can finally do exactly what you have always wanted to do. Schedule a Call with me today! https://lnkd.in/e626nZQk #YourCareerRevolution #CareerOwnershipCoach #RetirementPlanning #Wellbeing

Rethinking Retirement: Happiness Isn't Guaranteed. Are you so frustrated with your career that you're thinking about retiring early, but aren't sure? While retirement can be a time of freedom and well-deserved relaxation, happiness isn't a guaranteed perk. A 2022 study by the Stanford Center on Longevity found that 61% of retirees reported missing the sense of purpose and identity their work provided. 61% is a lot! I can help. Through our discovery and education process, you can finally do exactly what you have always wanted to do. Schedule a Call with me today! https://lnkd.in/d_qsEH5w #YourCareerRevolution #CareerOwnershipCoach #RetirementPlanning #Wellbeing