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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.

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

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

Here's an interesting read from Harvard Business Review that identifies a possible warning for anyone considering retirement; "It takes work to stop working. Leaving a career and crafting a fulfilling retirement takes thought, time, and effort. The process can be enjoyable, but it cannot be avoided." Unfortunately, still too many people figure that if they have the financial aspects of retirement figured out, then the non financial will just fall into place. But this is not the case. This is a significant life transition and requires some thought. Something to think about. https://lnkd.in/ea-4Nviw #aging #longevity #retirement #retirementplanning

Retirement is about so much more than just stopping work—it's an entire shift in identity and lifestyle. It tends to require more planning than many people realize. While location and goals are frequent considerations, things like financial planning often fall by the wayside, causing many retirees to face difficulties adjusting and maintaining a financially sound future. #RetirementPlanning #Retirement #FinancialPlanning

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

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!

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

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.

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.