Episode 13- To Work or Not To Work

Episode 13- To Work or Not To Work

This episode explores the multifaceted role of work in retirement, emphasizing intentionality and fulfillment beyond just staying busy. We discuss how to assess your personal motivations and match them to the types of work that bring purpose and joy.Key Topics: * The concept of the happiness portfolio and its key components * Eight areas beyond finances that influence a fulfilling retirement life * Four types of working retirees based on motivations and satisfaction * Challenges in returning to work, like clarity of purpose and effective contribution * Practical tips for retooling skills and exploring encore career options * The importance of aligning work with personal values and lifestyle goals * Strategies for transitioning from traditional employment to part-time or volunteer roles * The significance of maintaining current knowledge and re-engaging with new skills * How expectations and industry-specific factors impact work beyond retirement * Encouragement to approach career exploration with curiosity and self-compassion * Encore.org [https://www.encore.org/] - Connect with encore career opportunities * Idealist.org [https://www.idealist.org/] - Volunteer and job options for retirees * The Muse [https://www.themuse.com/] - Career quizzes and ideas for encore careers * BrainSpan.org [https://www.brainspan.org/] - Learning new skills for mature learners * RetireandBeHappy.com/action-plan [https://www.retireandbehappy.com/action-plan] - Free downloadable form for action steps Connect with the speakers: * Findingourwaypodcast1@gmail.com [Findingourwaypodcast1@gmail.com] * Remember: The journey to fulfilling work in retirement is a process rooted in curiosity and self-awareness. Take small steps, enjoy exploring new possibilities, and prioritize what aligns with your happiness. * Your Happiness Portfolio for Retirement [https://amazon.com/Your-Happiness-Portfolio-Retirement/dp/B0XYZXYZ] – Marianne Oehser

Episode 12- Creating a Fulfilled Retirement: Insights from Marianne Oehser

Discover actionable strategies to craft a meaningful and joyful retirement with Marianne Osher, author of Your Happiness Portfolio for Retirement. This episode explores how planning, purpose, and understanding personal values can turn retirement into your best chapter.Main Topics Covered: * The importance of actively planning for retirement beyond finances * How to identify and cultivate your purpose in post-career life * The role of relationships and personal values in creating happiness * Practical tools like purpose cards and sticky notes to discover your life's direction * Common myths about retirement and the importance of intentionality * How to communicate and align expectations with your partner before retirement * The concept of "calling" and its significance in personal fulfillment * The significance of self-awareness and continuous self-development in retirement * Insights from research on happiness, purpose, and maintaining strong relationships * stories Resources & Links: * Your Happiness Portfolio for Retirement [https://amazon.com/Your-Happiness-Portfolio-Retirement/dp/B0XYZXYZ] – Marianne Osher * Next Chapter Lifestyle Advisors [https://nextchapterlifestyleadvisors.com/] * Richard Leiter’s site on purpose and calling ~ Purpose and Calling Tools [https://richardleiter.com/] * Madly in Love with M [https://amazon.com/Madly-Love-Myself]e– Book about self-love and purpose Connect with Marianne Osher: Nextchapterlifestyleadvisors.com [http://nextchapterlifestyleadvisors.com] Marianne@nextchapterlifestyleadvisors

Episode 11- Purpose, Meaning and Personal Growth

Discover how purpose and meaning can be rediscovered and even deepened in retirement. This episode explores the roles of gifts, passions, values, and purpose statements in creating a fulfilling post-career life, with practical exercises and heartfelt insights from three sisters navigating this new chapter. * The difference between purpose and meaning, and how they evolve in retirement * The four pillars of meaning: belonging, purpose, storytelling, and transcendence * How to identify your gifts, passions, and values to craft a personal purpose statement * The health and happiness benefits of purposeful living * Practical exercises for discovering what is meaningful to you * The importance of growth, grace, and flexibility on the journey to finding your purpose * Your Happiness Profile for Retirement by Marianne Osher [https://riverside.com/editor/02937bab-0399-40f2-b55e-1764d34877e3/amazon.com/dp/XXXXX] (search for the book for purchase details) * The Power of Meaning by Emily Fahony-Smith [https://riverside.com/editor/02937bab-0399-40f2-b55e-1764d34877e3/amazon.com/dp/XXXXX] * [Richard Leder's Purpose Formula](Official website or related resources) * Stanford Study on Purpose and Happiness [https://riverside.com/editor/02937bab-0399-40f2-b55e-1764d34877e3/stanford.edu/research/purpose-happiness] * Encore.org - Purpose and Fulfillment [https://riverside.com/editor/02937bab-0399-40f2-b55e-1764d34877e3/encore.org/article/purposeful-retirement] Finding purpose in retirement is a personal, ongoing journey that involves exploring your gifts, passions, and values. It evolves over time, and embracing grace and growth helps make the process fulfilling. Take small steps, reflect regularly, and remember—purpose isn’t about perfection, but progress.

Episode 10 - The 5 Steps to Rediscover Your Purpose After 50

Retirement isn't just about leaving a career; it's about discovering and reconnecting with your authentic self. This episode explores how to embrace your current passions, core values, and evolving identity post-retirement. Main Topics Covered: * The importance of redefining your identity after retirement * Exercises to reconnect with your current self, passions, and strengths * Reflection tools like creating a personal memoir and personality assessments * How to identify what truly makes you happy, motivated, and engaged * Practical tips for embracing change and finding purpose In this episode: * Discusses Marianne's three-step process to focus on what you do well, your purpose, and opportunities to implement your skills * Explores five key areas: personality, interests, strengths, skills, and motivators * Shares personal experiences from journaling, creating memoirs, and visualizing life as a journey with exits * Emphasizes the significance of understanding your strengths, such as listening, loyalty, and organizational skills * Offers exercises like personality trait selection and interest reflection to identify what brings joy and fulfillment * Highlights the importance of self-compassion and honest reflection during this transformative phase *  The Happiness Portfolio for Retirement by Marianne Osher [https://www.amazon.com/Happiness-Portfolio-Retirement-Marianne-Osher/dp/0983403937] * Note: The journey of self-discovery can be emotional and deep. Take your time, be kind to yourself, and remember that every step you take is progress toward a fulfilling retirement life. Connect with the Hosts: findingourwaypodcast1@gmail.com [findingourwaypodcast1@gmail.com]

Episode 9- Finding New Beginnings in Retirement

Retirement is a time of profound change and endless possibilities. In this episode, three sisters share insights from expert Marianne Osher’s 'The Happiness Portfolio for Retirement,' discussing how retirees can approach this chapter of life with intentionality, flexibility, and creativity to find purpose and fulfillment.The concept of endless possibilities in retirement and how to navigate feeling overwhelmed versus liberated. This episode encourages retirees and pre-retirees to reflect on their life’s baggage, explore various paths, and craft a compelling vision for their future. Whether you prefer a structured plan or spontaneous adventures, embracing experimentation and visualization can lead to a more joyful, authentic retirement. * Exploring six different retirement paths: continuers, easy gliders, adventurers, searchers, involved spectators, and retreaters. * The importance of self-awareness in choosing paths, experimenting, and integrating different approaches. * Repacking your mental and emotional baggage—reevaluating beliefs, habits, and relationships that no longer serve you. * Developing a vision board to clarify your future goals, activate your subconscious, and stay motivated. * How to balance structure and spontaneity in retirement for a fulfilling lifestyle. * The significance of community involvement, travel, hobbies, and personal growth as part of your retirement vision. * Reimagining your identity—shifting from a career-focused mindset to one rooted in joy, purpose, and self-care. * The role of mindfulness, living intentionally, and celebrating small wins during this transition. * Practical exercises including visualizing your ideal future and reassessing your baggage The Happiness Portfolio for Retirement by Marianne Osher [https://www.amazon.com/Happiness-Portfolio-Retirement-Marianne-Osher/dp/0983403937] * The Art of Possibility by Rosam Stone Zander & Benjamin Zander [https://www.amazon.com/Art-Possibility-Transforming-Professional-Personal/dp/0875960595] * The Artist's Way series by Julia Cameron [https://juliacameronlive.com/]