Life after retirement can be a deeply rewarding, fulfilling time of inner peace, playfulness, connection, contribution and enjoyment.
It is also true that there can be challenges that can interrupt, shake up, or stall the best of well laid plans, even when there isn’t a global pandemic or major societal upheaval. For example, without adequate planning retirement with all its potential for rewards and fulfillment can have downsides.
○ A slide into a “why bother“ mindset can become depression. Boredom can result in over use of
alcohol and other potentially dulling distractions
○ Mistaken assumptions and conflict in relationships can result in resentment, unhappiness and divorce.
○ Staying in a “comfort zone of the familiar” can result in social isolation.