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Are you an 'Ageless Explorer?' For Ageless Explorers, retirement isn’t about slowing down... Ageless Explorers see it as a time for new adventures and continuous learning. Whether it’s traveling, picking up new hobbies, or starting a second career, they embrace every opportunity to grow. Does this resonate with you? If so, you’re not alone. About 1/4 of people going into retirement would describe themselves this way. How do you see your retirement? Comment below! In our next post, we’ll explore the 'Comfortably Content' retirees who take a more relaxed approach to retirement. Credit: Ken Dychtwald #retirementplanning #lifeplanning #retirementpersonalities #kendychtwald

RETIREMENT: DONT THINK YOU ARE TOO OLD FOR A NEW CHALLENGE When in the first flush of retirement, you may have all kinds of opportunity to take up a part-time job or classes in a whole new subject. Learn something, make yourself meet new people who are also learning and open up new channels of social engagement. You’ll have fun and meet new people of all ages who share your interests; free your mind and spirit to enjoy new experience. You may just find an all-consuming passion that will give meaning and purpose to your retirement years! Learn more: www.empfinsolutions.co.za #NeverTooOld #NewBeginnings #EmbraceTheChallenge #RetirementLife #LifelongLearning #StayEngaged #FindYourPassion #SocialConnections #NewExperiences #RetirementAdventures #EmpowerYourFuture

RETIREMENT: DONT THINK YOU ARE TOO OLD FOR A NEW CHALLENGE When in the first flush of retirement, you may have all kinds of opportunity to take up a part-time job or classes in a whole new subject. Learn something, make yourself meet new people who are also learning and open up new channels of social engagement. You’ll have fun and meet new people of all ages who share your interests; free your mind and spirit to enjoy new experience. You may just find an all-consuming passion that will give meaning and purpose to your retirement years! Learn more: www.empfinsolutions.co.za #NeverTooOld #NewBeginnings #EmbraceTheChallenge #RetirementLife #LifelongLearning #StayEngaged #FindYourPassion #SocialConnections #NewExperiences #RetirementAdventures #EmpowerYourFuture

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

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 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.

What's the difference between those who are able to reinvent themselves in retirement and those who struggle with the void of a sense of lost identity and purpose? This article is a very interesting read and demonstrates that the main focus and planning around financial stability is only the tip of the iceberg.