George Jerjian
@georgejerjian
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‘Retirement Rebel’ and creator of the first online #coaching programme that help retiring and retired #babyboomers to find a life of passion and purpose.
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It was a pleasure to write this piece for
@CNBC
about why I unretired and how purpose is more important than pension when it comes to
#retirement
- what do you think?
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When I read this tweet from
@muranofiction
, I jumped with joy. Society tells us we're worthless after a certain age - I know from experience that this is definitely not true. What's your
#over40
story?
#retirementrebels
#disruptaging
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Delighted to share an article I wrote published by CNBC on 20th July 2023. Please comment and share...
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At 52 I was given just six months to live. Thankfully the diagnosis was wrong, but it forced me to retire. What followed was a living hell. I had no purpose. Follow my journey of discovery & see how I help people say NO to retirement and find their new beginning.
#PitchThread
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Why did I write a book on retirement? Well this book won't sort out your pension but it will sort out your mindset - something I believe is equally important for a happy
#retirement
! Order it now:
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@CivilNetTV
@hrantich
It is a well known idiom that you never change horses mid-stream. You’re guaranteed to fall. I don’t care what your politics are, or whether you support Pashinyan or not, this is the time all Armenians must stand united and strong or fall collectively. Your choice.
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Retirement is a shame that breeds ageism. Col. Sanders didn’t start his fried chicken brand KFC until he was 62. Dame Judi Dench was a stage actress and only started in films after the age of 60. You still have so much to give and so much to enjoy, why drift into oblivion?
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Emma Thompson embodies everything I try and get my clients to see about getting older. If we don't stay curious, we lose a part of us.
#Retirement
is not a time to withdraw, but to find your true passion & purpose. How do you stay positive about this stage of your life?
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Who else remembers
@aanightingale
on the Old Grey Whistle Test? She's now 80 and the longest serving Radio 1 presenter, proving that doing what you love provides more joy than retiring ever will. A true
#retirementrebel
if ever there was one!
#ageproud
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Ageism is all around. The more us boomers show society what we’re still capable of, the more the world will sit up and listen. And that, in my opinion, is the only way to eliminate
#ageism
once and for all. Thoughts?
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Retirement should be viewed not as the end of something, but as the start of something new. The question is what. This article shares 25 inspiring retirement ideas to keep you fulfilled.
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You cannot get a better
#retirementrebel
than fabulous actress
@BettyMWhite
, who is still working at 98. Her career has spanned 80 years and she shows no sign of stopping, proving that you can still excel and love life without retiring
#retirement
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Whether your retirement is imminent or years away, a little planning beyond financial terms will go a long way towards ensuring this next phase of life is one you enjoy – and more importantly, continue to enjoy. Here are three ways you can do this:
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If there’s one thing I learnt from retirement, it’s that it’s not a vacation. In my latest blog 'Retirement is NOT a vacation but travel you must' I share my secrets and tips on travel in your later years.
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Yesterday, my latest book DARE to Discover Your Purpose hit the shelves and I couldn’t be more excited. I’ve now helped hundreds of boomers live their lives to the full, with purpose and prosperity, and with this book, I can help millions more:
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DO YOU FEEL WORTHLESS & USELESS? I felt deep shame when I was forced to retire. Research shows that being useful reduces the risk of cognitive decline, cardiovascular disease & depression. It's essentially the key to a long, happy and healthy retirement. How will you feel useful?
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You are never to old to start something new or make a change. You are the 'pilot' of your life and whilst you can't halt time, you can make the most of every second.
#MondayMotivation
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My live online course is for you if
- you've retired and it's not what you thought it would be
- you want to plan for a retirement full of passion,
purpose and fun
My next intake is in September - and I'd love to see
you there!
https://etugrsz7
.pages.infusionsoft.net/
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Hot off the press! I’m delighted to share the news that I've been featured in CNBC Make It. In the article, I debunk the four biggest myths and misconceptions about retirement. Check out the article to find out more....
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If you’re
#retired
- or thinking about
#retirement
- my new course might be for you. Especially if you can tick the following boxes… Find out more here >>
#daretodiscover
#retirementcoaching
#RetirementPlanning
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"Old at heart" - this is wonderful stuff from
@JoyceWilliams_
on
@ThisMorning
back in January. Did you see her?
#positiveageing
It was great to see
@JoyceWilliams_
on
@ThisMorning
. She gave us the
#FridayFeeling
by talking about positive ageing! 👏
#LaterYearsAreGreatYears
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Many people think that
#retirement
is the end of their life, but why should that be? For me, it's always been a second chance to realise your dream. You're never too old to do that - after all Jessica Tandy didn't win an Oscar until she was 90! So, what will your dream be?
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After 10 years of retirement, I found myself bored, restless and stuck. My enthusiasm and energy diminished. My mental health suffered. No one told me these were things I might experience. Discover how I turned my life around >>
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Introducing this month's
#retirementrebel
-
@MaggyPigott
. She wants more support given to facilitate longer working lives: "Older people have much to contribute and ought to be able to work without the discrimination that sadly still exists."
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"We are just passing through. Our purpose is to grow, to learn, and to love, and then we return home." Queen Elizabeth II (1926-2022)
#RIPQueenElizabeth
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25 years ago I worked as a financial advisor with Allied Dunbar/Zurich Life at their flagship office on New Cavendish Street. So strange to walk past it today. At that time, I thought I would be retired by 65. Today I am 65, and I am a new person, with a new life purpose. 😎😍🥳
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At 99, Captain Tom Moore probably thought he'd seen and done it all, but he's living proof that age - and retirement - are no barrier to pushing forward and making a success out of life. Donate now:
#retirementrebellion
#ageisnobarrier
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Want a successful retirement? You need a growth mindset for that! Here's why:
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What will you do? Tiptoe to a quiet death or dig deep to discover your passion and live out your later life full of purpose and joy If you're deciding on the second path, I can help you find that passion with my choice of courses:
#retirementplanning
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“Just because you are getting older and have retired doesn't mean that you should have less confidence in your abilities. Think about the experience and knowledge that you have gained by all the years you have worked.” Theodore W. Higginsworth.
#MondayMotivation
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As a
#retirementcoach
I'm often asked about why I 'unretired'... I became disempowered, I had no purpose and disengaged with my new life and friends, so I came back to work as a life coach and now have purpose and passion back in my life. Would you unretire?
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As we celebrate the Queen's
#PlatinumJubilee
, let's also celebrate her attitude towards life. She's been on the throne for 70 years, living proof that not retiring works! She keeps herself active in both mind and body and has lots of passions - a true
#retirementrebel
!
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What does
#retirement
mean for you? For many it's a chance to stop work and rest, but I think retirement is your last chance to find out what you real passions are and who you really are. My online course aims to help
#babyboomers
with exactly this >>
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This story makes me feel very sad. Older people have plenty to give to the workplace, plus working until later life keeps you happy and full of purpose:
#ageism
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Stevie Nicks is a true
#RetirementRebel
! In her early 70s, she shows no signs of slowing down. Asked in a recent interview what it would mean to her to stop singing, she replied simply "It would kill me". She has a passion that keeps her fuelled, what's yours? (📷: Ralph Arvesen)
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Susan Sarandon is definitely a
#RetirementRebel
! At 74, she's still working. When we retire, we can often lose who we are but it doesn't need to be that way. Finding your passion - even in your later years - can make the difference between a mediocre and magic retirement
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Many people feel ashamed of retirement, especially if their self-worth was connected with their job. But there's no need to feel this way - retirement is a chance to find your true purpose and passion. So how do you plan to spend your retirement?
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Gap years aren't just for kids. And they're the first thing I encourage all retirees to do. A later life gap year is not just about visiting dream destinations, it’s about much more than that. As this article shows, you don't need a big budget to do it.
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This month, I'm thrilled to introduce Ceri Wheeldon, who runs the website
@Fab_after_Fifty
, as my
#Retirement
Rebel. She's a champion of the older worker and looks at this age as a time to reinvent yourself and your career >>
#positiveageing
#AgeProud
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Yes! These are my kind of
#RetirementRebels
! This feature by
@MarinaGaskMedia
from the
@Telegraph
includes everything I believe about
#retirement
- mostly it’s time to find a new path!
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Introducing my 'model'
#RetirementRebel
this month -
@shayneja
Her tag of 'silver disobedience' is just brilliant and in my view she embodies exactly what retirement and getting older should be about. Find out more >>
#daretodiscover
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This quote really spoke to me when I began my retirement. I wished for a new purpose and that is exactly what I found. What would you wish for?
#Retirement
#Iwishfor
#TheRealityofRetirement
#retirementisnttheend
#changeofmindset
#growthmindset
#MondayMotivation
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I created my DARE program to help retirees find purpose, passion and prosperity in later life. You'll receive resources direct to your inbox, every week for 8 weeks so you can complete the course at your own pace and at a time that suits you.
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In my latest blog, ‘An Introvert Retiree: Breaking Free’, we meet Estelle. As an introvert, she didn’t fear retirement, she thought she would be happy in her own company, with the freedom to pick and choose her social engagements. But was she?
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“Retirement is not the end of the road. It is the beginning of the open highway.” Unknown
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Money and why it's not the answer to the dream retirement....
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At 52,
@chipconley
, the Co-Founder and CEO of Modern Elder Academy, joined Airbnb. Despite his 25 years of experience, he said he still had a lot to learn - and that is the crux to a happy retirement.
What will you learn today?
#agepositive
#findyourpurpose
#retirementrebel
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Are you a 'Retirement Rebel'? Head over to my blog and enjoy interviews with like-minded rebels I've met on my journey. And if you’d like to be featured yourself, comment below or email me at george
@georgejerjian
.com.
#ageproud
#retirement
#disruptaging
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The first piece of advice I give anyone thinking of retirement is to take a gap year and use that time to figure out what makes you tick. Join me on July 19th to discover more as I focus on travel, work, volunteering and learning to expand your mind.
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On the blog this week we have a great guest post from
@HydeM1976
, who like me, believes preparation for
#retirement
involves more than just financial planning. Read his thoughts here >>
#retirementplanning
#guestblog
#retirementlife
#mindsetmentor
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Our guest post this week is from Susan Williams at
@BoomingEncore
who talks about ambiguous loss and the seven steps you can take to deal with it >>
#guestpost
#babyboomers
#retirementplanning
#covidlife
#mondaymotivation
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Without purpose or passion, it's impossible to live a healthy and happy retirement. So what will your purpose be when you hit your
#lateryears
?
#retirementplanning
#positiveaging
#AgeProud
#disruptaging
#retirementready
#ageingjoyfully
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I’ve written about how
#gratitude
is a very special super power for
@BoomingEncore
. Do you practice gratitude? If not, now is definitely the time to start! Read my blog here >>
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Aged 52 I was told I had just six months to live, after doctors found a tumour on my pelvis. Thankfully, it was benign, but not a day goes by without me thinking back to that moment. Please, if you can, on
#StandUpToCancerDay
, make a donation to Cancer Research to help others.
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As life expectancy increases, so does the drain on our savings. If we live longer, we’re likely to face more illness and degeneration. But
#retirement
doesn't have to be that way. My new blog post shares five tips to help you live a happy retirement:
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Welcome to my new
#RetirementRebellion
#podcast
🎧 Hear my views on topics that I hope will inspire retiring
#babyboomers
. In this first episode, I talk about James Allen - a British philosophical writer from the 1800s relates to retirement in 2020
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DO YOU FEEL YOU DON'T MATTER ANYMORE? You're not alone - many people in their
#retiremement
years feel the same way. How do you move past it? Find something that makes you feel like you again - whether that's volunteering, writing a book or unretiring.
How will you retire?
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Sometimes, the greatest cause of
#gratitude
lies concealed in the challenges we face. In these uncertain times, it can be hard to find gratitude, but I ask you to seek something out today to be grateful for, however small. Stay strong.
#wereinthistogether
#silverlinings
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Retirement is an opportunity to discover who you are. Don't waste your time thinking what if, do something different today?
Try a pottery-making class, learn to play golf or learn to Salsa, and find out what unforeseen skills you have!
#Findyournewskills
#FridayMotivation
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He may be 69 and he may be a billionaire but
@richardbranson
is showing no signs of slowing down. He's a true
#retirementrebel
in that he loves what he does and doesn't see it as work. Could you find your passion in retirement?
#MondayMotivation
#retirementplanning
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Growing old means we often become less mobile, more cautious, and less confident – together it’s a recipe for social withdrawal. In my latest blog, I explore the cost of loneliness and share some simple but effective solutions.
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Are you disappointed with
#retirement
? You’re not alone. This is something I hear from my clients time and time again. No one ever talks about the other stuff - how you’ll maintain your self-confidence, sense of fulfilment and self-worth. Except me!
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@hrantich
He must resign and then what? Who will replace him? Whatever you think of him, he’s been tested by fire in 2020 war. Armenians should stay United and rally behind him. When will Armenians stay loyal to their elected leader? Country above party!
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Volunteering is good for the heart, mind, and soul, and that's why it’s something I encourage everyone to try in retirement. It's a great way to experience new things, learn different skills, meet engaging people and find purpose in every day life.
#MondayMotivation
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Loss of identity, vulnerability, and lack of purpose; it’s not the retirement most of us dream of, but it is the reality many of us face. In my book I show retired and retiring baby boomers how to “unretire” and live life with purpose.
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If you want to learn more about what it means to be a Retirement Rebel, join my mailing list to receive the latest news, blogs, mindset tips and updates direct to your inbox.
#NewBeginnings
#RetirementPlanning
#DareToDiscover
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"Reject the people, commitments, or objects that are preventing you from realizing those desires".
Love this guest article from
@meredithkuvc
on
@Fab_after_Fifty
's site: "Reinventing Yourself Over 50 – The French Way".
#Over50s
#retirement
#babyboomers
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I was delighted to be featured in this article in HR Grapevine this month, where I shared my views on "unretiring", the importance of having a growth mindset and being open to learning on the job, or studying to discover purpose in retirement.
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This month, we have a special blog from Hannah Thomson, Founder and CEO of
@thejoyclub_com
an exciting new website for people who are motivated to live purposefully and passionately in later life. Read on to find out how you can get a
#freemembership
:
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Check out my new
#guestblog
over on
@websmartboomer
where I talk about how technology can give
#babyboomers
and
#retirees
a much-needed sense of community:
#positiveaging
#ageproud
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I am delighted to share a guest blog from Klentiana Mahmutaj
@Klentiana
, a barrister and UN independent expert. In this article she explores the rationale for keeping retirees in employment for longer.
#retirementplanning
#retirementcoach
#retirement
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Retirement is not the end - in fact, if you approach it with the right
#mindset
you can enjoy one full of passion and purpose. If you need some help with your
#retirement
vision or plan, my online course can help you live a retirement full of happiness >>
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You are never too old to fulfil your dreams whatever they may be – like learning to surf!
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I've been overwhelmed by the lovely reviews for my book. I was particularly heartened to see one by
@ChipConley
founder of the Modern Elder Academy.
He understands the importance of purpose in
#laterlife
, so this means so much. Searching for your purpose?
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What's your biggest worry about retirement? My new course will address these worries and I'd love to hear from you about the
#retirementissues
affecting you - DM me to share your worries. And keep your eyes peeled here for for more information about my new course
#babyboomers
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“Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter.” ― Mark Twain, Writer. You are never too old to start something new or find a new purpose. Age should never be a barrier to living your dreams.
#MondayMotivation
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I teamed up with
@rest_less_uk
to ask people what their biggest
#retirementchallenge
was - the answer might surprise you. Read my blog on it here >>
#retirementplanning
#babyboomers
#retirement
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Watch the trailer for my book
#GJDaylight
here
http://t.co/xuJDMJgai2.
Buy it here
http://t.co/gMLu9xcru6
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“There is a whole new kind of life ahead, full of experiences just waiting to happen. Some call it retirement. I call it bliss.” Betty Sullivan.
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Very true - people seem to focus entirely on the monetary issues and neglect their own sense of purpose and identity.
#retirementplanning
#retirement
The financial aspects of retirement planning can be easier than figuring out what you’re going to do with yourself Monday through Friday via
@WSJ
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My new podcast episode hits
@applepodcasts
this Friday. It's about
@EckhartTolle
and how his thoughts and findings relate to finding happiness in
#retirement
. Until then, I'll leave you with this quote of his and a reminder that we should all
#liveinthepresent
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I recently came across this poem and thought it summed up beautifully the importance of not just ticking off the milestones, but taking time to find gratitude in every life stage. That way, we can look back with fond memories and no regrets.
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What an incredible story, a true Retirement Rebel! Dorothy embodies my philosophy: if you want to do it, why stop?
#disruptaging
#uninvisibility
#sayyourage
#longevity
#retirement
#retirementrebellion
#agepositive
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What not to do in Retirement
Here are 3 common mistakes new retirees make.
1. Sit around and do nothing
2. Lose yourself
3. Think you are too old
Enjoy retirement, this is your life so live it.
#RetirementRebellions
#Retirement
#Whatnottodoinretirement
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Retirement isn't a time to rest on your laurels! It's a major change in life - I'd even go as far as say it's a crisis - so how can you prepare? I've created a
#retirement
quiz to help you understand how you personality may affect your
#retirementplans
:
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Do you practise
#gratitude
? Find out why this daily habit can help you ease into retirement on
@BoomingEncore
:
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Love this! Retirement can indeed be a whole new life, full of passion and purpose if you do it right
There is a movement underway to rename retirement - how do you feel about "second life"?; Making My Second Life My Best Life
#cdnboomers
#babyboomers
#boomers
#retirement
#retirementplanning
#aging
#longevity
#secondlife
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Introducing my first guest blog! This month,
@LongLifeFunLife
- aka Rosemary Bointon - talks about resilience and how lockdown has taught her to dig deep.
Get her top ten tips on how to develop irrepressible resilience:
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"We are not just a burden, we contribute to the economy and to our culture" -
@LongLifeFunLife
.
Have you met this month's
#RetirementRebel
yet?
#RetirementPlanning
#ageproud
#babyboomers
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According to
@AvivaUK
, almost 1.4 million people are working beyond the retirement age of 65. If you're struggling with making the transition, sign up to my online course, which will help you rebel against conventional approaches to retirement >>
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Retirement is... When you think of retirement, what do you think of? For me, retirement is a time to follow your passion and find your purpose. A time to rebel! I can help you with discovering your
#retirementpurpose
with my next
#BootcampForBoomers
:
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Are you ashamed of being retired? Discover why shame is just one of the many negatives that surround this transitional stage of life:
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My purpose is built around helping others find theirs and I’m on a mission to encourage as many people as possible NOT to retire - find out why in this article I wrote for
@BoomingEncore
#retirement
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Retirement should be an adventure and in my latest webinar - A Gap Year For Retirees on Tuesday 14th November, we explore why it is important to approach this life stage with curiosity.
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“To make the right choices in life, you have to get in touch with your soul. To do this, you need to experience solitude, which most people are afraid of because in the silence you hear the truth and know the solutions.”– Deepak Chopra Author.
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It's here - my brand new book Dare to Discover Your Purpose is finally available to buy. This book is for you if you're coming up to
#retirement
but are frightened by this big change OR you're already retired and it's not what you expected. Order now:
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One of the fabulous things about
#retirement
is becoming less concerned what people thing of us. It's time now to find out who your real friends are. Find out more about my new course to help you with self-worth and retirement >>
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