The article discusses the complex emotional challenges faced when transitioning into retirement. While some find increased life satisfaction post-retirement, others may experience a decline, which is not solely attributable to financial considerations. It emphasizes the importance of preparing for retirement by diversifying activities while still employed. The article advocates for a reorientation towards one's choices, encouraging engagement in generative activities that promote connection with future generations, ultimately leading to a more fulfilling retirement experience.
If possible, preparing for retirement should begin while we're working-by reducing the hours devoted to work and diversifying our daily activities.
Some people show continuing life satisfaction or even an increase in satisfaction after retirement. Others show an appreciable decrease, which cannot be explained by income, free time, or health.
To achieve satisfaction in retirement, we should engage in activities that encourage generativity, allowing us to pass on knowledge and love to the next generations.
Heightened agency during retirement-living by our own choices-instead of drifting into activities can mitigate feelings of regret later in life.
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