Most people work for at least 35 years before they decide to retire. This provides ample time for a person’s job to become one of the most stable parts of their identity.
A lot of retirees end up feeling lost once their career is no longer part of their everyday life.
Without the identity that their job provided them, they don’t know who they are anymore. Some retirees end up going back to work, while others eventually find their way through to a fulfilling second act. If you are retiring or thinking about retiring, here are some ways to make the transition to your new life smoother. (See also: 6 Things You Might Do on Your First Day of Retirement)1. Volunteer for your favorite nonprofit
Most of us have a nonprofit or two that we support and would love to do more for, if only there were time. Well, guess what? When you retire, you will finally have that time. Why not invest it in an organization that means something to you? You can volunteer at your local animal shelter, church, homeless shelter, or any other organization you’ve always wanted to offer a helping hand to.
If you think you will miss your job or you have professional skills that you want to continue using, you can almost always find a way to use them in the nonprofit sector. Many retirees end up having a voice on the board of their favorite nonprofit, maintaining the books, or using their interpersonal skills to provide friendship and counsel to vulnerable populations, such as at-risk teens, elderly people, or refugees. If you have the interest, the skill, and the time, you can always find a place that needs what you’re offering.
2. Focus on relationships
When life is busy, it can be hard to focus on relationships….
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