In the last year I turned 63 and retired. The way I look at it, there are actually three phases in our lives: childhood through high school or college education, our working/professional life, and retired life. Everyone guides you through the first two phases but little attention is given to transitioning to and living in the third. Since we're all living much longer than we did a century ago, we need to seriously think about how to not only transition into retirement but how to thrive during it. Many of us still feel alive and full of energy. I know I feel the same if not more energetic than ever but there definitely is a difference between pouring that energy into our work life and our latter years. Just something to think about!
Hi Dan - thanks for reading and for your thoughtful reply! Although I haven’t reached retirement age yet, I agree there’s not much guidance on all that, aside from the financial aspect. I have so many different hobbies that I’m hoping that by the time I retire, I will have figured out how I might want to spend my time. I also sort of see myself working part-time (on something low-pressure and creative) past the traditional retirement age. I’m trying to figure out how to start the PT work lifestyle early! ;) Life’s too short!
I’m 65 now, so unless I’m living to be 130, I’m well past half way through. That being said, in the past decade my life has gotten better and better. I’m doing my own thing — wellness coaching, creating writings and art — and am being the best me I’ve ever been. Age puts no limits on learning, exploration, and growth.
In the last year I turned 63 and retired. The way I look at it, there are actually three phases in our lives: childhood through high school or college education, our working/professional life, and retired life. Everyone guides you through the first two phases but little attention is given to transitioning to and living in the third. Since we're all living much longer than we did a century ago, we need to seriously think about how to not only transition into retirement but how to thrive during it. Many of us still feel alive and full of energy. I know I feel the same if not more energetic than ever but there definitely is a difference between pouring that energy into our work life and our latter years. Just something to think about!
Hi Dan - thanks for reading and for your thoughtful reply! Although I haven’t reached retirement age yet, I agree there’s not much guidance on all that, aside from the financial aspect. I have so many different hobbies that I’m hoping that by the time I retire, I will have figured out how I might want to spend my time. I also sort of see myself working part-time (on something low-pressure and creative) past the traditional retirement age. I’m trying to figure out how to start the PT work lifestyle early! ;) Life’s too short!
I’m 65 now, so unless I’m living to be 130, I’m well past half way through. That being said, in the past decade my life has gotten better and better. I’m doing my own thing — wellness coaching, creating writings and art — and am being the best me I’ve ever been. Age puts no limits on learning, exploration, and growth.
Haha. Well, you never know these days! That’s so nice to hear that you’re feeling your best! I’m glad. Thank you for reading. 😊
When does the second half of my life begin? How do you know? Why do you ask? It's now, is it? Did I miss it? Does a fish know it's in water?
Exactly! I also have no fkn clue.