How to Get Through the “Disenchantment” Phase of Retirement
Everyone talks a lot about how to prepare for retirement financially, but often there is less focus on how to re-orient your life and mindset. Research shows that the way people feel about their retirements follows a u-shaped curve; first, people are quite positive, then not as much, and then are positive again. From the “honeymoon” phase of retirement to disenchantment and re-orientation, here’s how to get yourself through. The Honeymoon Phase: Many people idealize retirement. When we’re extremely busy, the idea of unlimited free time is tempting. So, when people finally reach retirement and [...]