Retirement. It conjures an image of relaxing days, unstructured schedules, and traveling wherever your heart desires. Isn’t this what we’ve all been working toward after decades of hard work? For many retirees, however, the initial euphoria of endless leisure can fade, leaving them feeling purposeless.
Nan Ives, co-founder of The Future of You, a group dedicated to helping retirees navigate this new chapter, wisely points out, “Most pre-retirees haven’t given a lot of thought to purpose.” This lack of planning can become a significant problem. In addition, medical technology has advanced to the point where we can enjoy retirement for 30 or more years.
