A surprising number of people work very long hours up to the day they retire and, on the first day of their retirement, are completely unprepared for the prospect of having nothing specific to do for the rest of their lives. Many of these people go through a significant trauma in the transition to retirement. There is well-researched evidence that planning and rehearsal for a life-changing event such as retirement will reduce such trauma significantly. Preparations can be very practical, but just as important are the psychological ones.
Psychological preparations
Letting go of work
Work was such an important part of your life that it should ...
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