Of course retirement is scary. Whether you’ve chosen to retire—or been forced to—you still face a great unknown. The current economy makes it even scarier. At the same time you have an amazing opportunity for an encore life or encore career. Read more...

Found in: Encore Careers

One of the best ways to find a purpose and create meaning in our encore lives is to make a difference in someone else’s life. It helps redirect our focus away from ourselves, and can provide a wonderful sense of fulfillment. Read more...

Found in: Volunteering

Are you willing to look beneath the surface of your retirement and fully explore your dreams and desires? If so, you’ll discover the many wonderful opportunities that are open to you, and embark on the most extraordinary journey of your life. Read more...

The bad news is, fear never really goes away. The good news is, you can learn to move through it. Here are the three most common types of fear that can keep you from taking the leap into your next grand adventure, formerly called “retirement.” Read more...

As a businesswoman, I take an annual retreat to reflect on the past year, review my three-year vision, and plan the coming year. It’s worked so well, I now encourage my clients to use a retreat to help plan their retirement. Here’s how you can do it. Read more...

We watched our parents strive for a better life for themselves and their families. We learned it was our responsibility to work continue the progress our parents started. And for many, aging wasn’t a downer but a positive milestone about what was next. Read more...

You love the one you’re with—spouse, partner, friend—but do you love the dreams they hold dear? As you transition to retirement, it’s especially important to have loving support as you explore your dreams and turn them into goals. Read more...

You’re leaving your career behind, but you want to (or have to) continue to work, and you can’t imagine spending the next decade doing the same thing. You like the idea of an encore career, but you’re not sure exactly what it is. Here’s the scoop. Read more...

Change in life and in relationships is inevitable. You cannot avoid change but you can, out of respect for the union that you made many years ago, protect the viability of your relationship as you move forward in planning this next life stage. Read more...

Don’t worry. Being stuck doesn’t have to be terminal. The first step is acknowledging that you’re stuck. Then, admit to yourself that you want to get unstuck. Then, begin taking even the tiniest step to break your log jam. Read more...