Welcome to Useful Resources
Welcome to the "Useful Resources" page of What's Next, your companion in the exciting transition to retirement. Here, we've compiled a treasure trove of resources to help you navigate this new chapter with confidence, clarity, and enthusiasm. All these resources are aimed at providing you with the knowledge and awareness you need to make informed decisions about your retirement.
Expert Articles, Research and Books
Rethinking "Retirement": What's in a Word?
Article by Matthew Kaplan, PhD, Professor, Intergenerational Programs and Aging
provides an insightful piece on the word retirement.
Breaking the Age Code: How Your Beliefs About Ageing Determine How Long and Well You Live
Book by Becca Levy (Author)
In Breaking the Age Code, Dr Levy draws on pioneering research to offer stunning revelations about the mind-body connection. She demonstrates that many aspects of ageing we consider to be natural, such as memory loss, hearing decline and cardiovascular events, are in fact influenced by our own negative biases, often informed by cultural ageism. She tackles head on how we can shift these outdated ideas at a societal level and what we can do to help ourselves
Retirement Life Plan: Navigating the transition from a from a rewarding career.
Book by Pauline Johnson-Zielonka PhD (Author)
This book is an easy-to-read guide for transitioning to a happy and fulfilling retirement. It includes other retirees diverse experiences.
Languishing: How to Feel Alive Again in a World That Wears Us Down
Book by Corey Keyes (Author)
A ground breaking approach to breaking the cycles keeping us stuck and finding a path to true flourishing. Unlike self-improvement systems offering quick-fix mood boosts, his framework focuses on functioning taking simple but powerful steps to hold our emotions loosely, becoming more accepting of ourselves and others, and carving out daily moments for the activities that create cycles of meaning, connection, and personal growth.
How to squeeze all the juice out of retirement
Despite common belief, retirement takes more than financial planning. And while you may be beyond ready to go on permanent vacation, you also have to psychologically prepare for when the novelty wears off. Riley Moynes explains the four phases of retirement and offers a framework for how to avoid the inevitable pitfalls of taking it too easy in order to help you make the most of your golden years.
Flourish: A New Understanding of Happiness and Wellbeing: The practical guide to using positive psychology to make you happier and healthier.
by Martin Seligman (Author)
Flourish builds on Dr. Seligman's game-changing work on optimism, motivation, and character to show how to get the most out of life, unveiling an electrifying new theory of what makes a good life—for individuals, for communities, and for nations. Flourish refines what Positive Psychology is all about. While certainly a part of well-being, happiness alone doesn't give life meaning. Seligman now asks. What is it that enables you to cultivate your talents, to build deep, lasting relationships with others, to feel pleasure, and to contribute meaningfully to the world?
Workshops and Webinars
In addition to our one-on-one coaching services, we offer a variety of workshops and webinars focused on retirement planning and life coaching. These sessions are a great opportunity to learn new skills, interact with others who are also preparing for retirement, and get direct advice from others experiences. Keep an eye on this section for upcoming events!
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