The 5 Emotional Stages of Retirement

Adjusting to retirement requires a lot of retirement planning (well beyond just the financial planning).
There are 5 stages of retirement to pay attention to if you want a smooth transition. More specifically, there are 5 emotional stages of retirement:
#1: Pre-retirement stage
#2: Honeymoon stage
#3: Disenchantment stage
#4: Reorientation stage
#5: Stability stage
Preparing for retirement in the best way possible means paying attention to your emotional phases of retirement, too.
Here’s to adjusting to retirement in the most fulfilling way.
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Cyn Meyer here with Second Wind Movement, a resource for older adults like you (or someone you care for) that provides education, tools and coaching, so that you live your ideal retirement lifestyle that’s active, healthy, engaged and full of purpose.
We focus on five main areas of life, the 5 Rings of Retirement:
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So that you can get the most out of this important stage of life and help the future you age successfully in place.

[@judywatson2210]

A very good explanation on the emotional stages on retirement. It helped me better understand the scrambled emotions I’ve been feeling. Giving myself permission to process my journey in retirement has been difficult, but so important. Thank you!

[@CynMeyerSecondWindMovement]

It's wonderful that you're giving yourself permission to process your journey. Retirement is a personal adventure, and it's crucial to navigate it at your own pace. After all, it's not a race, but a marathon of self-discovery and growth 🤗

[@angelatenn4308]

Thanks for posting this. I just retired at 62 and was having a hard time adjusting to my "free time". I am doing projects around my house now that I have been putting off while working 40 hours a week. I do have some trips planned also. I am on my 4th week and I am feeing better now. This video helps a lot on the stages.

[@CynMeyerSecondWindMovement]

Congratulations on this new chapter of your life! 🎉 It's completely normal to feel a little out of sorts initially. But look at you now, tackling those home projects and planning exciting trips - you're already embracing the freedom that retirement brings. Stay tuned for more content!

[@vickieelijah3616]

I think you described well the initial stages. I’m in the midst, and this was helpful. Thank you.

[@CynMeyerSecondWindMovement]

Thank you for your kind words! Glad it was helpful 😊

[@lornalewis4937]

Excellent description and assistance in my preparation

[@CynMeyerSecondWindMovement]

Glad it was helpful! 🤗

[@nancymcgrath6283]

Thank you for sharing.

[@CynMeyerSecondWindMovement]

My pleasure, thanks for watching 😊