THE ROOKIE RETIREE
It is when we are in transition, that we are most completely alive.
William Bridges
Definitions of Retirement
Classic definition: To withdraw to a place of safety and seclusion, based on the mid 16th Century French term, “retirer”
Reality: A stage of human development which can occur by choice or abruptly, leaving one feeling untethered in the world
Welcome
Are you a Rookie Retiree, or about to become one?
Is there a need for some direction and validation in your new stage of life?
Retirement took me by surprise. Writing and researching were the ways I was able to make sense of my new world.
Help yourself to any or all of these reflections. I've grouped them by the challenges which are common to any new retiree:
Mind-Body-Spirit, Work, Maturing, Pastimes, Home Base.
Renee Langmuir
(photo of me when I retired in 2017)
I actually retired from two careers: one as a teacher (26 years), and one as a university administrator (8 years). The final retirement came as a surprise in just one day, without any prior notice. No wonder some reflection was in order. Whether we share the same demographic or not, I'm hoping you will find some ideas to ease your transition and power you to a delightful new life!
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Beyond the Rookie Year: Published Posts
Agebuzz
On The Beat With The Rookie Retiree: An Interview With Renee Langmuir, The Newest agebuzz Guest Blogger
Volunteering: The Physical Challenge
Arousing the Sleeping Travel Bug
You are a House with Four Rooms
Have you Reset your Shopping Habits?
Is Retirement Cleaning a Curse?
Ejecting Perfectionism as We Age
Elevating your Home Cooking
Seven Years of Retirement: Invaluable Lessons Learned
The Initiation: Managing the First Illness
Cheers to 7 Years of Retirement
Wabi Sabi: How a Japanese Aesthetic Can Help you Grow Old Gracefully
What is the Lineage for the Best Parts of Yourself?
Sixty and Me
Solace for "Never to Be" Grannies
I Used to be Scared of Driving but am now Wising Up
How I'm Using my Wedding China
Ancestry Travel: A Sobering Experience
Meaning and Purpose in Retirement: A Surprising Sage
1000 Weeks: How Should We Use Them
What Happened to Your Reading Life?
The Hamster Wheel of Former Helping Professionals
The Art of Accomplishing Your Heart's Desires
Fix it and Forget it!
Don't Tell me What to Do!
Reunion Invitations: Accept or Decline?
What's Your Jewelry Story?
The Ethel by AARP
There is no playbook for retirement!
Please contact me if you need a second opinion or a sympathetic ear!