RETHINKING RETIREMENT: A Guide for Making Choices

"Mary Morency and Jeannette Lalonde are leading the way to a better life in retirement. Rethinking Retirement is an essential resource for new and existing retirees as well as professionals helping others prepare for life after work. The book is chalked full of personal insights and practical exercises that inject fresh ideas and energy into the retirement transition." - Robert Laura, Founder of the Retirement Coaches AssociationYou are probably going to live a good 20 years in retirement, so now is the time to shift your thoughts and mindset and discover new ways to thrive in this next phase of life. There is so much more to consider than money when planning your retirement and Rethinking Retirement lays out a variety of areas to rethink and discover.Having helped over 250 people plan a flourishing retirement, the authors are sharing 20 of their tried-and-true reflection exercises, stories from their own and some of their clients’ retirement transitions, along with the latest research from the fields of retirement lifestyle planning and positive psychology. There is no one-size-fits-all retirement plan, and as a reader you are in for a treat as these two experienced coaches motivate you to reflect, explore, and discover ways to choose a retirement lifestyle that is right for you. You may be planning to retire, hoping to make your dreams a reality and overcome any nagging fears about your next phase of life. Already retired, you may be looking for ways to revitalize your life or reinvent yourself. You possibly want to help someone else navigate this important life transition. Rethinking Retirement is the go-to reference for all of you!This book will challenge you to question your thoughts and beliefs and pique your curiosity about what it means to retire in today’s world. Through a structured, straight-forward approach, discover the power of focusing on four key areas - Contribution, Well-Being, Connection, and Purpose – and embark on a journey that will stimulate you to shift your thinking about retirement. Why not treat yourself to an adventure of uncovering what could make retirement your best life stage yet!Rethinking Retirement - A Guide for Making Choices willhelp you discover new ways to think and act for a flourishing retirement! "This book is a treasure trove of inspiration and information that empowers us to reimagine our own unique, purposeful path for the rest of our lives." -Richard Leider, Bestselling author of The Power of Purpose, Repacking Your Bags, and Life Reimagined." Read more