The key to a successful retirement is about finding your own way. It is not about doing what you think you are supposed to do now that you are retired. But more about allowing life to take you in whatever direction it leads you. When you stop forcing it to be something you think it is supposed to be and just let it evolve, you will discover the happiness you are looking for. Seeing where retirement takes you, discovering who you are now that work doesn’t define you, that’s what retirement is all about.

The truth is, retirement is perceived the wrong way. That is, retirement is often thought of as retiring from a position. So, in our minds, it is the end of something. In a traditional sense, the definition of retirement is to withdraw from work and transition into full time leisure. But consider reframing this stage of your life. Retirement is the time to reinvent, refocus, and redirect. Remember, life is a journey, not a destination. The second half of your life is a new opportunity to live the life you love with purpose, meaning, and fulfillment.