The Joy Of Being Retired

Reminders and advice to inspire you to leave the corporate world and get the most out of your retirement.

Advice on achieving success and satisfaction in life away from the work place.

Retirement is the beginning of life, not the end.

Ernie Zelinski could change your view of the world forever. He has already taught more than 150,000 people what THE JOY OF NOT WORKING is all about: learning to live every part of your life-employment, unemployment, retirement, and leisure time alike-to the fullest. With this completely revised and expanded edition, you too can join the thousands of converts and learn to thrive at both work and at play. Illustrated by eye-opening exercises, thought-provoking diagrams, and lively cartoons and quotations, THE JOY OF NOT WORKING will guide you to:Be more productive at work by working less.Discover and pursue your life'¬?s passions.Gain the courage to leave your corporate job if it is draining life out of you.Pursue interesting leisure activities that make a difference in your physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.Vanquish any guilt you may have about not working long and hard hours.Be financially independent with less money.Plus, new to this edition are inspiring letters from readers detailing how the book helped them improve the variety, tone, and quality of their lives.A revised and updated edition of the classic guide to living life to its fullest.Previous editions have sold more than 150,000 copies in 14 languages.

A practical action guide for financial independence and early retirement from the popular Our Next Life blogger. In today's work culture, we're expected to hustle around the clock. But what if you could escape the traditional path and get on one that doesn't require working full-time until age 65? What if you could wake up every day without an alarm clock and do the things you love most? Tanja Hester and her husband Mark left their crazed careerist lifestyle to live their dream life in Lake Tahoe, retiring early from high-stress careers. Now Tanja will help you map out a customized plan for freedom and make it easy to succeed, whether you're good at math and budgeting -- or not! Work Optional is more than just a financial plan: it's a plan for your whole life -- designed by you, not by an employer or clients. Tanja walks you through envisioning your dream life, accounting for variables such as health care and children, protecting yourself from recessions and future unknowns, and achieving a purpose-filled early retirement, semi-retirement, or career intermission with completely doable, non-penny-pinching steps. You can live a happier, more meaningful life, free from the daily grind. Regardless of where you are in your career, Work Optionalwill get you there.

What am I going to do with my retirement? People talk about retirement like it’s supposed to be an endless vacation. But what if, like the majority of those facing retirement, you can’t afford such a luxury? Or, what if you just want something more from retirement? Some advocate for no retirement at all. But you’ve worked for decades and a rest and reprieve do sound appealing. What should you do? Does God have a purpose for your retirement? Yes, He does. Learn how to discern what it is by taking an uncommon approach. Jeff Haanen looks biblically and practically at the need for rest and purpose in retirement. And teaches you how to: Take a sabbatical rest in early retirement Listen to God’s voice for their calling in retirement Rethink “work” in retirement Understand family systems and leaving a legacy Planning retirement doesn’t have to be distressing. Retire in a way that’s God-honoring, purpose-filled, restful, and truly biblical.

Do you ever feel like you're walking blindfolded towards retirement? Do you wonder if there is a better way to prepare? It can be jarring going from working flat out one week to being newly retired the next. We've all heard stories of people who retire only to return to work six months later. While this can be for financial reasons, if you haven't given enough thought to your purpose in this new chapter of your life, there is every chance you will find the early stages of retirement mentally and emotionally hard. In Finding Joy in Retirement, Jon Glass and David Kennedy share their unique perspectives on exactly what it takes to thrive when your career comes to an end, based on Jon's unique retirement coaching conversations and David's interviews with inspiring older Australians from all walks of life. Jon shares the ideas, tools, and methods he uses in his successful retirement coaching practice, 64 PLUS, to shift your thinking and open your eyes to the infinite possibilities of life after work. David then provides a window into the priceless experiences of others, with inspiring stories that shed light on the challenges and triumphs of successful retirement transitions. You'll discover: The 4 essential questions you must answer to discover new meaning in life after work. Why traditional approaches to retirement planning need to change. Valuable advice from recent retirees and colourful stories of unique retirement journeys. You get one chance to make retirement extraordinary. This uplifting book will inspire you to plan for, and work towards, the life that YOU wish to lead beyond the nine to five. Retirement: You won't know what it's like until you get there.

Looking for an alternative to the traditional retirement home? Welcome to Musical Retirement!Back Page Blurb: For many seniors, growing older means losing independence, friends, family, and even the home in which they raised their family. In Musical Retirement: Enjoy Your Senior Years, Ivgeni Kriger focuses on how music and associated musical activities can enrich the lives of seniors, from the newly retired to those dealing with chronic medical conditions. Using his experience as a musician and medical professional, Ivgeni shares a variety of tools and activities that any senior can use to add enjoyment to their lives. Along the way, he introduces us to his Musical Retirement home, a facility that incorporates music into all areas of life for seniors. Ivgeni also shares his experiences working with various retirement homes and long-term care facilities. He gives facility managers and activity coordinators a number of ways to incorporate musical activities into their facilities, thus adding to the quality of life for their residents. Ivgeni also focuses on using music to connect with seniors, both to help them express their emotions and connect with their past memories. His medical and musical experience demonstrates that music can be a great way to help those dealing with dementia or other memory issues. This energetic read can get your foot tapping, as you find new ways to incorporate music and its benefits into your life and the lives of your loved ones. Whether you or a loved one is looking for a retirement home, then Musical Retirement: Enjoy Your Senior Years may be the right option for you