I was out to dinner with friends who are both in their early
60’s and the discussion turned to retirement – as it often does with this age
group. There was a good deal of concern as they juggled thoughts about where to
live, how to use their time in a productive and meaningful way and how
retirement might change their relationships. These are very prevalent and
common concerns and conversations.
Each day ten thousand boomers are reaching 65 and many are
retiring. This demographic has been flooded with advertising about financial
planning for retirement for years. And, although financial planning maybe
already in place retirement is a major life event involving much more than just
finances. There are important decisions to be made about how to have a satisfying
life and how to best handle all the free time that you have worked hard for and
deserve!
Although there are probably initial thoughts that retirement
is going to be an endless vacation with lots of free time and perhaps travel to
places that you have yearned to see, in most cases there is an early awareness
that something is missing. If work has been what has giving your life structure
and identity we need to find a replacement. You need to find what will give
meaning to your life and move from success to relevance.
Pre-retirement emotional planning is an important part of
creating a successful retirement. At Frank
Banister Coaching this is an area in which we specialize helping you
explore options and find satisfaction in your future reality. Over the following
months I will highlight and discuss areas that should be focused on.