Loss of identity is often cited as one of the top things that people experience when they retire, and it can be very real and deeply disconcerting for many. Any of life’s big transitions can be expected to impact our sense of identity. Retirement is just one of them. Consider: starting your first “real” job, […]
“When you’ve found the best structure and routine for yourself in retirement, you’ll notice a sense of flow and ease in your day-to-day activities. It will feel natural and sustainable, allowing you to thrive in this new phase of life.”— Dr. Joseph F. Coughlin, Director of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) AgeLab. One great […]
A 2023 survey conducted by ULeadU Post Career Pathing indicated that people approaching or in retirement are more concerned about maintaining a sense of purpose post-career than they are about losing their work community or steady income. That’s interesting because often when asked what they’ll miss about working, people immediately say, “The people I work […]
In a documentary about actor/comedian Steve Martin, he shares a dream he had in which a mysterious woman takes him to see his grave. It’s open, and he sees his skeleton, which has a big smile on its face. He asks the woman if that means it’s possible to die happy. When she says yes, […]
This article was triggered by a number of things that, around the same time, were speaking to that ephemeral emotion, AWE. The book, “Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder” by Berkley psychology professor, Dacher Keltner, which helps us to better understand our own “awe moments” and learn a bunch about awe’s positive impact on […]
Some people slide into retirement like a boat launched into water. There’s a bit of splash at the beginning and then they happily float along. Other people hit the rocks lying just under the surface and need help lifting off intact and ready for the journey ahead. You probably have some sense of which of […]
People on the verge of retiring or recently retired often express a desire in the next chapter of their lives to find the things that bring them joy. Turns out, they’re on the right track. There are good reasons to let more joy into our lives but seeking joy itself might not be the way […]
People on the verge of retiring or recently retired often express a desire in the next chapter of their lives to find the things that bring them joy. It’s as if they’ve finally reached a place in life where they’re ready to off load some of the weight they’ve been carrying and travel a bit […]
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