10 ways to find your true identity in retirementArticle By: Cynthia Barnett
There are definite benefits to having an identity in life. By knowing your identity, you are better able to accomplish your goals, whatever they may be. Well, this is especially true during your retirement years. By knowing who you are and what you need to accomplish in life, you'll gain a sense of confidence and pride, and your life will have precise meaning. You won't feel as though you are living an unfulfilled life. In this brief article, we'll discuss 10 ways to find your true identity. They are as follows: 1. Do something productive. People today retire at about 57.5 years and have likely worked for 35-plus years, and can expect to live to about age 85 or older. So they'll, in essence, spend 20+ years in retirement. Therefore, it is paramount that you do something that you enjoy and that makes you happy. 2. Consider retirement as a commencement. What is your concept of retirement? Hopefully, you'll se it as a new beginning -- a time to grow. Remember, the end of one thing is the commencement of another. You could use this time to learn French, travel to foreign lands, take a new course, or start a new business. By using your new-found time to make your dreams come true, you can truly find purpose. 3. Continuing to work. Yes, it is true, you may have retired. But you aren't dead. You can still work a full-time or part-time job, or pursue volunteer activities. Either way, the possibilities are endless. The benefits range from keeping yourself busy to earning some extra cash. 4. Remain active. By remaining active, you can take control of your physical health and emotional well-being. After all, a healthy body facilitates a healthy mind. Consider joining a yoga, jazzercise or karate class. This will help you physically and socially. 5. Find new goals. This is the time to find new goals or rekindle old ones. Now that you have time on your hands, try to fulfill your dreams. Decide what you want to accomplish and achieve.
© 2006 Cynthia Barnett
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