Retirement Transition: 4 Reasons to Get Unstuck NOW
As a coach, I'm always looking for the silver
lining in every situation for my clients, and for myself. At the very
least, I believe we can learn powerful lessons from everything that
happens to us, and even the worst circumstances can open doors to
wonderful opportunities.
So while the economy is in freefall, I'm excited about what
possibilities may become realities. One of the most powerful things I
already see happening with a lot of 50 to 60-something women is an
awakening to the reality that they're stuck in a life they no longer
want to be living.
They want to retire the part (or parts) of their lives that no longer
fit, but they don?t have a clue what's next. They know it's time to move
on, but don't know where or how to start planning the next thirty or
more years of their lives. Instead of feeling alive and excited about
the future, they're feeling anxious and afraid. Overwhelm has turned to
paralysis. They're double stuck -- stuck in a life that no longer fits,
and stuck again, because they've not yet gotten unstuck.
If this is you, beware, because being stuck is:
A waste of precious time. Let's face it. You're not getting any
younger, and unless you're planning to live to well over 100, there are
more years behind you than ahead of you. And since none of us knows
exactly how much time we have left, why would you squander even a moment
of it? This next life stage is your last chance to get it right. What
are you waiting for?
A poor excuse for living. In fact, not even half as good as "the
dog ate my homework." Sure there's a certain sense of comfort in being
stuck. You're not risking anything. You're playing it safe. But it's
really a false sense of comfort. It's just hiding out in your comfort
zone. Spend too much time in your comfort zone, and it is lot like
flatlining. You just plain stop living.
A lousy feeling. Are you bored, frustrated, disappointed,
discontented, resentful, deadened, depressed, angry, anxious, fearful,
unfulfilled, or any combination thereof? Not much fun, is it? These
feelings end up becoming a self-fulfilling prophecy. The more negative
feelings you experience, the more negative you feel, and the more stuck
you stay.
Totally lacking in passion and purpose. This is the really big
one, because it's passion and purpose that gives life its meaning. It's
what makes life worth living, what makes it juicy and delicious. Without
passion and purpose you're just going through the motions, and that's
what?s keeping you stuck in place. When was the last time you felt truly
excited about life? Isn't it time to do something about it?
Don't worry. Being stuck doesn't have to be terminal. The first step is
acknowledging that you're stuck. Then, admit to yourself that you want
to get unstuck. Then, begin taking even the tiniest step to break your
log jam. It almost doesn't matter what it is, just anything that will
get you moving again. It can be as simple as taking out the garbage, or
calling a friend for support. Just do it. You?ve got nothing to lose,
and everything to gain.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Certified Retirement Coach Lin Schreiber, author of
the popular The ABC's of Revolutionizing Retirement, helps
self-reliant women reinvent themselves in the next stage of life,
formerly known as "retirement." If you're ready to plan for this next
transition in your life, schedule your complimentary coaching
consultation with Lin at
http://www.RevolutionizeYourRetirement.com.
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