New information from the Social Security Administration and recent reports from ENCORE Work that matters in the second half or life and MetLife indicate that the average longevity for someone who is 65 today is 83; 1 in 4 of those individuals will live to age 90; 1 in 10 will live to age 95; and three million Baby Boomers will live to age 100!
WOW...if you're a Baby Boomer, that means you have a lot of living yet to do. So what will you do with those bonus years? 20 or 30 (or more) years is a very long time to just "let life happen." You plan for all the other parts of your life--you go to school, train for a career, keep your skills current and do continuous improvement and education throughout your career. You plan your personal life; you make sure that your children's needs are met and they get to their activities; and as your parents age, you also ensure they are well taken care of, help with decisions around their next phase of life and that all their needs are met. But, what about you? What are you doing to take care of YOU?
As you look to the next phase of your life, what's next? What is your vision for your next phase of life? Will you work? Volunteer? Some of each? How much of each and where? Travel? Do you still have dreams you want to achieve?
If you've seen the new AARP advertising, you've heard Baby Boomers saying, "When I grow up, I want to_________," each filling in the blank with his/her vision for the future. For example, I want to work with kids; I want to be in a band; I want to build affordable housing, etc. Then, the AARP voice over says, "At AARP we believe you're never done growing. Together we can find the best of what's next."
That's exactly what we believe at 2Young2Retire-MN. You are never done growing. Each day you should look for a new experience, meet new people, ask new questions, look at something in a different way...and, you'll grow in ways you never expected. We also believe that working together we can find the best of what's next for each individual.
At this time in your life, you have a blank slate. You don't need to be confined by a job title or specific roles you've had in the past. You have the opportunity to start with a blank slate and find new ways to use the knowledge, skills and experience you've gained over the years to do incredible things in your next phase.
Contact us at lindam@2young2retire-mn.com to start learning more about yourself, what matters most to you and what you really want--and, designing your "what's next."
Showing posts with label Your next phase. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Your next phase. Show all posts
Monday, June 28, 2010
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Who are you and what do you REALLY want?
Those are questions everyone needs to answer, but particularly those of us who are looking at "our next phase of life."
Many people are being hit hard by the economy; however, reports indicate those of us 45 and over and being hit even harder. If you're in transition--by your choice or not--what should you do?
First and foremost, get to know yourself. Know how you've changed, what you will and will not compromise on, what is most important to you, what your passions are. Did you give up on your dreams somewhere along the way? Maybe now is the time to revisit those dreams. Maybe, just maybe, you CAN achieve some or all of those dreams. It's never too late!
We all put ourselves in boxes--we limit ourselves by what we've done for many years. But, think about all the knowledge, skills and experience you've gained over the years. What else can you do with that tremendous wealth of experience? According to a recent MetLife survey, one of the biggest barriers for us is "putting ourselves in a box." It's important to step outside that box and explore options. What do you want your "encore career" to be like? W
Have you seen the new AARP advertisements? They feature mature adults talking about what they want to do "when they grow up." The bottom line is, they're basically saying we don't really ever "grow up"; they end by saying, "Together we can find the best of what's next." We should always be looking for what's next in our lives; asking how can we continue to make a difference. That's really what the
2Young2Retire program is all about...working together to help each individual figure out what's next and how to make the next phase of your life the very best it can be. Learning more about yourself, considering how you want to spend time in your next phase, exploring your passions and values--and understanding what you will and will NOT compromise on.
Dream big...then, don't stop! Dream...find your passions...set goals...develop a plan AND take action! That's how to successfully transition to your next phase.
Many people are being hit hard by the economy; however, reports indicate those of us 45 and over and being hit even harder. If you're in transition--by your choice or not--what should you do?
First and foremost, get to know yourself. Know how you've changed, what you will and will not compromise on, what is most important to you, what your passions are. Did you give up on your dreams somewhere along the way? Maybe now is the time to revisit those dreams. Maybe, just maybe, you CAN achieve some or all of those dreams. It's never too late!
We all put ourselves in boxes--we limit ourselves by what we've done for many years. But, think about all the knowledge, skills and experience you've gained over the years. What else can you do with that tremendous wealth of experience? According to a recent MetLife survey, one of the biggest barriers for us is "putting ourselves in a box." It's important to step outside that box and explore options. What do you want your "encore career" to be like? W
Have you seen the new AARP advertisements? They feature mature adults talking about what they want to do "when they grow up." The bottom line is, they're basically saying we don't really ever "grow up"; they end by saying, "Together we can find the best of what's next." We should always be looking for what's next in our lives; asking how can we continue to make a difference. That's really what the
2Young2Retire program is all about...working together to help each individual figure out what's next and how to make the next phase of your life the very best it can be. Learning more about yourself, considering how you want to spend time in your next phase, exploring your passions and values--and understanding what you will and will NOT compromise on.
Dream big...then, don't stop! Dream...find your passions...set goals...develop a plan AND take action! That's how to successfully transition to your next phase.
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