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Retirement Success: Valuing Engagement and Identity Redefinition

1/10/2025

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Nancy K. Schlossberg shares her retirement challenges after 40 years, stressing the need for feeling valued.
She notes two key missteps: relocating during retirement and unmet expectations for consulting roles.
Schlossberg emphasizes "mattering" as vital for retirees' emotional health.
She recommends staying engaged, building new relationships, and redefining identity for a satisfying retirement.
With millions retiring soon, fostering a sense of relevance is crucial for a fulfilling life after work.

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Story summary

Nancy K. Schlossberg shares her retirement challenges after 40 years, stressing the need for feeling valued.
She notes two key missteps: relocating during retirement and unmet expectations for consulting roles.
Schlossberg emphasizes "mattering" as vital for retirees' emotional health.
She recommends staying engaged, building new relationships, and redefining identity for a satisfying retirement.
With millions retiring soon, fostering a sense of relevance is crucial for a fulfilling life after work.