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Some thoughts on life in retirement

I have recently been giving some thought to life in retirement. Here are two models that provide a framework:


This organisation has an excellent website full of really useful ideas and resources: https://actionforhappiness.org/ 

It sets out 10 keys to happier living: GREAT DREAM

See also the section on happiness on my Connect & Learn website - https://sites.google.com/view/connectandlearn/topics/happiness 

2. The Wheel of Life

This is a tool frequently used by coaches , and indeed I have used it as a coach many times myself. There are a great many resources about this available on the internet, and one I rather like is from the Positive Psychology website - see https://positivepsychology.com/wheel-of-life-coaching/ 

This sets out these segment headings as an example,  but what you choose to use is very much up to you:

Here is one reinterpretation of these headings, taking into account life in retirement whist still maintaining an interest in professional work issues and blending in some of the Action for Happiness keys above: