I Just Retired Now What?

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The posts on this site are divided into 3 main categories that I believe are the foundation of a happy retirement. Feel free to browse the archives below or select a category that interests you.  

1. Wellness: This category is dedicated to helping you take excellent care of yourself, which is crucial for a fulfilling retirement. Wellness is the key to finding balance, experiencing joy, and maintaining the energy you need to pursue your purpose.

2. Fulfillment: At the heart of this content, these articles focus on (a) balancing and managing your time thoughtfully to concentrate on your values, (b) establishing an environment that supports your values, and (c) offering suggestions and starting points to help you transform your purpose into engaging tangible activities.

3. Enjoyment: This section covers topics that help you fully appreciate this precious time in your life. Discover fun activities, stay connected, and maintain those vital social interactions that enrich your retirement experience.

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14 Lessons I Learned That Can Help You Have a Successful Retirement

Preparing for retirement requires so more than financial planning. 401k’s, retirement accounts, pensions are common topics throughout corporate life – or any career. But what about the rest of the transition into retirement life? It is much less common to hear people talk about the emotional and personal adjustments. And these can sometimes be the toughest.

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Bye-Bye Boredom! 5 Ways to Conquer Boredom in Retirement

Everyone, even retirees, needs to feel they are doing something productive with their time. The best part about retirement is that you get to choose how to spend that time. Explore what really motivates you and brings you joy, and then focus on channeling those things into productive retirement activities.

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Why Does the Word Retirement Make You Cringe?

Depending on how you transitioned into this next chapter (aka retirement), you may not be feeling totally comfortable with that word. Understanding why that is could be a good first step in adjusting. Then taking some time to think through what’s next can help you embrace this time – whatever you want to call it!

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Holiday Gift Ideas That Don’t Add to Clutter

Spending so much time at home this year has made us all more acutely aware of all the stuff we’ve accumulated. So now with gift giving season approaching, maybe you are looking for some holiday gift ideas that don’t add to the clutter. Here are some ideas to consider.

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Let’s Support Small Business

Small Business Saturday had its best year ever in 2019 reporting $19.6 billion in revenue! Then along comes 2020. Now, more than ever, small and local businesses need our support. Join this Spread the Word exercise and help your favorite small businesses succeed this holiday season.

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Is Decluttering a Good Retirement Project?

Decluttering your home can be a rewarding and energizing retirement project. This post helps you make sure you accomplish your goals by giving you the tools you’ll need and identifying the challenges and ways to overcome them.

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How to Take Care of Yourself After Retirement

Making your own physical and emotional health a top priority is not selfish, but rather the best gift you can give to those you love. Taking care of you means you are staying current on medical appointments, finding time for exercise, eating healthy, interacting with people socially, stretching your mind and feeling purposeful.

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Is There an App for That?

Is there’s an app for that? Yes, there is! Make technology work for you in retirement by discovering applications that can make your life easier and richer.

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