Six Figures to Zero, Type A to Type Z - Same Challenges in Retirement

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I am SO glad a friend recently asked me at lunch why I wanted all of the jobs I'd been pursuing -- this after I explained to her how I could actually do two of them if hired for both.

Her question haunted to me. I had an answer  -- but that's a topic for another post.

 I had to think about my motivation, especially considering there are some things associated with returning to the workforce that I know I'd hate  -- like the morning commute or having to get dressed and leave home on the coldest day of winter.

That lunch conversation prompted me to search out articles on how to manage in  retirement. I was mostly looking for advice on how to land a job when I discovered some blogs written by people who are in retirement, just starting retirement, or about to go into retirement.

Before, I had focused  only on the scary stuff -- how to make your money last, where to live, how to find your passion, etc.

The real life comments highlight things not covered by the practical advice from experts and mirror my own thoughts, fears and concerns. 

• How do you do nothing and not feel quilty about it?
• Is it really ok to watch movies all day when you feel like it?
• How do you fill every hour? 
• What do you do when you have nothing to do?

Turns out, that just like life, the transition is a challenge and a journey. Whether you are at the starting point or already a few laps in, you'll need  a strategy for negotiating the twists and turns on this new path. 

I figure my first task is to learn out how to slow down and learn to start living in a different way.  

Game on!

Inspiration  from my new favorite blogger, Bob Lowry:

A Satisfying Retirement - Is a Lifestyle You Choose: My First Few years Of Retirement: Time Management: For most of us retirement means an extra 50 hours or more a week to fill. Work and commuting no longer define our daily schedule.