So you're thinking about retirement! Ah, freedom at last! When most people think about retirement, they imagine leaving a job and dropping out of the rat race. They often see retirement as a welcome change or an escape to something more peaceful and serene.
But retiring is not only about giving up your job and relaxing. It's entering one of the most exciting and challenging stages of life. It can be a time to draw upon your personal and professional experiences to open new doors of opportunity and education. It can be the time when you realize your potential and accomplish significant goals previously delayed by the responsibilities of working and raising a family.
However, a successful retirement doesn't come without its hurdles. There are many considerations such as living on a reduced income, creating a health and wellness strategy, examining relationships with family and friends, allocating personal time, establishing living arrangements, adopting and adapting to different social roles and adjusting to the eventual death of a spouse, friends and family members.
I wrote Don't Just Retire - Live It, Love It! to assist people with their retirement planning process. I outlined some of the problems and questions to be addressed when thinking about retirement and the book is intended to provide insight and direction, without taking away from your individual decision-making.
If you are around or between the ages of 45 to 65, it's time to explore your future as a retired person. I encourage you to complete the exercises in the book. Be sure to share your thoughts and plans with your spouse or partner as you progress towards developing your personal retirement vision and plan.
This is the first of a series. I hope you enjoy them.
Richard (Rick) Atkinson
www.dontjustretire.com
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