Why retirement can feel meaningless, after success at work.

In your work life you may have reached the summit of success, only to discover that in retirement your life feels off kilter. What might that look like? You could feel any or all of: 

·      Directionless

·      Unmotivated

·      No longer valued

·      Invisible

·      Socially isolated

What is going on here?

We’re not talking about money, that part of your life may be just fine. Also your physical health could be great for your age. 

And still something is gnawing away.

If this topic feels relevant to you, you can download my free retirement checklist here.

https://www.64plus.com.au/free-resources

You do not need your family to tell you all this. You can see it in their eyes. For many people in retirement this is unexpected.

The reason for these feelings is:

You have not yet worked through your sense of meaning and purpose in retirement; something that was built into your working life.

If this feels difficult to work out on your own, this is exactly the kind of transition a retirement coach can help you think through.

For an obligation-free chat about your circumstances, you are welcome to reach out at

https://www.64plus.com.au/contact

Retirement is often described as freedom, but for many people it can feel more like a loss of direction.

If some part of this article resonates with you, pause to consider what is missing, rather than simply trying to stay busy.

You don’t have to resolve it all at once. If you’d like a place to start, you can download the free retirement checklist here.

https://www.64plus.com.au/free-resources

Dr Jon Glass Retirement Specialist and Coach