I asked clinical psychologist Deanna Pitchford, what she wished we knew about our brain. Her response surprised me in several ways. In other ways, there’s a lot of common sense. It’s worth checking out. Your brain will thank you.
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In their book, Refire! Don’t Retire, Ken Blanchard (best known for his books about management—including The One Minute Manager) and Morton Shaevitz define ‘refiring’ as: ‘Adopting an attitude of embracing the years ahead with enthusiasm rather than apathy.’
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Earlier this year, 53-year-old hospital worker Mavis Wanczyk phoned her boss and told him she wouldn’t be back at work. Ever. She’d just won the biggest, undivided lottery jackpot in US history. The problem is that Mavis has a 70 per cent chance of losing it all within a few years.
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Retirement can be one of the most difficult of life’s transitions because it’s a step back (or down) compared to other transitions. The change from school to work, from single to married, even job changes can mean more responsibilities. In contrast, retirement is a letting go. The transition may be difficult, but there are ways to minimise the issues.
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More than 60% of people in the Western world lack adequate dietary fibre in their meals, which leads to multiple chronic conditions. Particularly vulnerable to inadequate fibre intake are children, older adults, people trying to lose weight, those on restricted grain or low gluten diets, or folks who eat out frequently.
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‘Purpose is that sense that we are part of something bigger than ourselves.’ That’s how Mark Zuckerberg described it. He continued saying purpose leads to a sense ‘that we are needed, that we have something better ahead to work for. Purpose is what creates true happiness.’ As you face your retirement, what is going to be your purpose during retirement? How will it help you be a part of something that’s bigger than you?
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I’ve seen people who have retired without having a plan, and mostly, it isn’t a pretty sight. When I asked a clinical psychologist friend what she thought could be the major problem for those who retired without planning, ‘Anxiety and depression’, was her immediate answer.
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