Desert Senior

Retire Smart, Retire Happy: Finding Your True Path in Life

Description

Most of us look forward to our retirement from full-time work, eagerly anticipating more free time and opportunities to play. But the reality of retirement can be very different. Relationships with family and friends may change and unexpected challenges may present themselves, leading us to wonder who we really are and what we can reasonably expect to accomplish in the remaining years of our lives.

This is one of the first books to provide guidance on the psychological and emotional adjustments we make in retirement. Nancy Schlossberg, a psychologist and experienced counselor, provides tips on coping with its ups and downs and reassures us that retirement can be one of the most fulfilling times of one's life. Readers are introduced to some common personality types among retirees, including Continuers, Adventurers, Searchers, Retreaters, and Easy Gliders. Armed with this knowledge, the author shows us how understanding our retirement "type" can help us put our strengths and resources to work.

Each of the seven chapters contains dozens of examples of situations experienced by actual retirees and includes short self-assessment quizzes. You’ll learn how to conduct a personal inventory, reinforce relationships, investigate new roles and activities, and take charge of the future.

This thought-provoking book is a must-read for recent retirees and those about to retire.

Reviews

Rating: 5 / 5
Date: 2010-07-11
Summary: "a retirement must-read!"

This is an excellent book for those who are thinking of retiring and for thier significant others! It covers the trasitions of retirement and the emotional aspects of that. Very thorough, great tips and insights. Unlike any other retirement themed books I've read.

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Rating: 4 / 5
Date: 2009-02-04
Summary: "useful for future"

I am not retired, but nearing retirement age. This book provided much to think about before that big event. Before reading it, I hadn't given much thought to what I wanted to do after leaving the "rat race" behind. Now, I am doing some planning.

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Rating: 5 / 5
Date: 2007-11-26
Summary: "Retiring? Know who you are first."

Schlossberg, I think, hits a few nails on the head. She poses what should be several thought-provoking questions for anyone comptemplating retirement. Her description of the several basic "types" of retirees is, by observation, so accurate it's almost amusing. But, her message is honest, but encouraging. Her examples of several folks who "failed" at retirement, then changed to compensate for their shortcomings and to reevaluate and build on their strengths offer excellent insights of what some of us will have to deal with in moving on. A quick, but enlightening read.

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Rating: 5 / 5
Date: 2007-08-12
Summary: "Great Book for Retirees and Soon to Be Retirees"

This is a great book and easy to read. Instead of psychology and theory, she gives a lot of examples. This not only makes it easier to read but illustrates that everyone will experience a different type of retirement.

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Rating: 5 / 5
Date: 2007-07-12
Summary: "Helpful Book"

This is a very helpful little book. Gave my husband and I a lot of information we will be needing. Good advise. I would recommend this book to anyone thinking of retiring and who knows nothing about it.