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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 16^th 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
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!
What Does it Feel Like to Retire?
Mind-Body-Spirit
Describe to someone who has never been in love, what it feels like when you have, at long...
The Initiation:
Mind-Body-Spirit
There are no instruction manuals for navigating a first serious illness. Even nurse navigators...
A Changing Relationship with Time
Mind-Body-Spirit
One of the first issues to surface when one retires, is the quandary of what to do with all...
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Beyond the Rookie Year
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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?

NEXTAVENUE.ORG

Whose Clothes are These and What are they Doing in my Closet?
AARPETHEL.COM
Anyone out there Parenting Adult Children?
There is no playbook for retirement!
Please contact me if you need a second opinion or a sympathetic ear!
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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 16^th 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

Beyond the Rookie Year

Published Posts

AGEBUZZ.COM

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?

NEXTAVENUE.ORG

Whose Clothes are These and What are they Doing in my Closet?

AARPETHEL.COM

Anyone out there Parenting Adult Children?

There is no playbook for retirement!

Please contact me if you need a second opinion or a sympathetic ear!

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

Beyond the Rookie Year

Published Posts

There is no playbook for retirement!

Please contact me if you need a second opinion or a sympathetic ear!

Classic definition: To withdraw to a place of safety and seclusion, based on the mid 16^th Century French term, “retirer”