One of the ways to prepare for your retirement is to learn from others who have made the transition.  Learn her tips for hitting your stride in retirement. This will help you become more comfortable and confident with your decision. The author points out she is someone who continues to want to work in some capacity, although not in a full-time role, because it gives her a sense of accomplishment. One of her key points was what she did to feel prepared for retirement- she created a schedule of what her week would look like, filling the list with meaningful activities.

The author offers to write about your story: “What has surprised you most about retirement, and what are your greatest pleasures (or disappointments)? I’ll be happy to write about as many as I can. Let her know what has worked or not worked for you.”

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