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Emotional preparation for retirement
Preparation for retirement articles and videos largely address finances and whether you have a sufficient pension pot to allow you retire, and to support your retirement plans. Yet the changes in identity and lifestyle are enormous and, arguably, more significant.
With the advent of retirement, there will be a date when employment ends and retirement begins. This may be formally recognised and marked and an individual is then regarded as ‘retired.’ It suggests both an ending and a beginning in a neat sequence. However, this does not allow for the complexity of the transition involved. An inner processing is required by the individual who is retiring, as they adjust to their changing role.
Transitioning to retirement can be a turbulent time with confusion about purpose and role in life that can feel depressing. However, the transition process also provides a seedbed for new beginnings and therefore needs a spaciousness in which all possibilities, creativity and innovative ideas may come to life and be nurtured to then flourish. This can be a time to try out new ideas e.g. attending various courses; expanding hobbies and developing your interests; travelling; volunteering; or establishing different exercise routines. It is quite possible to occupy a transition phase for a few months or even years, and from this to work through your emerging identity and to gradually achieve the balance that feels right for you.
If you would like emotional support in either your lead up to retirement or in the early phases of retirement then please make contact with me via my coaching page. I am able to offer:
1:1 coaching.
Workshops.
Attendance at a retreat in March 2025 at Sharpham House in Devon.
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