Publisher's Synopsis
The time to live life on your terms, embrace your passions, and savor moments with your loved ones is here. How do you aim to spend it? You stand on the precipice of a new chapter in your life - retirement. It's a moment that's been a long time coming, but as you approach it, you can't help but feel a bit troubled about what lies ahead. The idea of retirement is often laced with anxiety and doubt. There's much to plan - your finances, will, health care directives, and so on... Take a moment to pause and breathe. Whatever your current challenges may be, rest assured this upcoming phase in your life is a golden opportunity. Be it learning a new skill, traveling to that dream destination, or pursuing those hobbies you once gave up blaming the hectic schedule of work - it's finally time to enjoy all your interests once again. Plus, you finally have the time to spend with loved ones, to finally finish your reading list, or to do absolutely nothing. The luxury of time is yours, and with it, you can build and nurture everything you hold dear. It's an exciting prospect, but for many new retirees, adjusting to their new life and the freedom it offers can be rough. Aside from financial concerns, the shift from having a regular daily work routine to suddenly having an open schedule can be emotionally and psychologically unsettling. Not to mention the loss of purpose and identity some feel from the absence of work-related responsibilities. So how do you avoid the retirement blues and actually live your best life in retirement? This guide will show you how. Discover how you can fill your days with fulfilling, meaningful, and fun experiences, and make the most of your newfound freedom. Here is just a fraction of what you will discover in this cheerful guide: Common mistakes most retirees make while planning their retirement and how you can avoid them Time is still money - a simple tool to manage your time and have more fun as well as productivity out of each day 10+ ideas for exciting hobbies that you can pursue after retirement Practical tips for memorable trips - uncover the secret to finally checking off your bucket list by traveling the heck out of it How to get out of your comfort zone and make new friends (even if they are not your age) And more!