Retirement is no longer what it was.
In fact, the very language of retirement is changing. Refire. Reignite. Reconnect. Retyre. Which one is right for you?
Retirement is one of life's biggest transitions. You may have prepared financially, but have you prepared emotionally and psychologically?
Perhaps you're wondering: Who am I without work? How do I build a life that's rich in purpose, joy, friendship and connection? I've ticked off the bucket list, travelled and completed the DIY projects... What now?
With decades of healthy living still ahead of you, how do you create a life that isn't just busy, but meaningful, fulfilling and uniquely yours? This book is your companion for that journey.
Through thoughtful reflection, practical exercises and searching questions, it will help you rediscover what makes you unique, reconnect with passions and interests, navigate the challenges of this new chapter and make decisions that are right for you. Along the way, you'll discover reassurance that you're far from alone and learn from the experiences of others who have successfully built happy, fulfilling lives beyond work.
Karen Krawcyzk has many years' lived experience of creating a rewarding life after a full-time career in the NHS. Here she shares an honest, real-world, practical and encouraging guide to making the most of the opportunities retirement can bring.
Whether you read it from cover to cover, dip into its accessible A-Z format, use it to spark conversations with others or use it as the basis for workshops and discussion groups, this is a supportive resource that you'll want to return to whenever you're asking yourself...
What's next?
"A thought-provoking and highly accessible resource" - Alan Yates, retired mental health NHS Trust Chief Executive and Chair.
"Invaluable Recommended to anyone approaching or considering retirement".- Susan Watson Recently retired Legal senior manager
"An excellent guide to the opportunities and challenges that retirement offers" - Brendan Rooney, Chief Executive, Healthy n Happy Community Development Trust
"An innovative, accessible and engaging approach to a tricky subject" - Donald Cowey Former Journalist