Preparing for a long and happy retirement
As with all of life’s transitions, adjusting to retirement takes time. Here are five ways to get started.
- 1. Nurture your relationships. Stay connected to the people who matter to you most; for example, by establishing weekly game nights with friends.
- 2. Focus on physical and mental health. Keep up with your regular wellness appointments, stay active and get plenty of good sleep.
- 3. Get your finances in order. If you need to clarify your retirement income stream, do that now with the help of your financial advisor.
- 4. Take up a new hobby. Learn how to paint, speak a new language or play an instrument, or audit a college class.
- 5. Give back. Volunteer, donate money or contribute to your community in another way. Giving makes the world a better place for everyone.
