Rethinking Retirement: A Guide for Making Choices by Mary Morency and Jeanette Lalonde

Authors Morency and Lalonde had careers in Organizational and Leadership Development. They now help people make choices in their retirement years.

They focus on planning for a satisfying retirement. They highlight Contribution, Well-Being, Connection, and Purpose.

Their research shows where people struggle most:

69% see that they draw much of their identity from work.

62% haven’t planned how to replace structure, socialization, and usefulness that work provides.

67% haven’t figured out what will give their lives meaning and purpose going forward.

Tips for rethinking retirement:

• Move from work to contribution by thinking about your WHY.

• Share your wisdom before and after you retire.

• Prepare for potential changes in routine, health, home, and relationships.

• Grow your resilience to bounce back.

• Adopt a growth mindset.

• Expand your social connections.

• Find new leisure activities for balance.

• Avoid social isolation.

• Explore your life purpose.