Retirement Isn’t a Happy Ending | Here’s What It Really Is

Описание: Retirement isn’t the fairy tale ending we were promised—it’s actually a blank page.
If you’ve been feeling guilty because your retirement doesn't look like the perfect "Instagram" version we see online, you are not alone. In this video, I break down the honest emotional reality of life after work and why the "Happy Ending" myth is actually hurting our ability to enjoy this new chapter.
We explore the 4 psychological stages of retirement, from the initial Honeymoon phase to the difficult Disenchantment phase, and how to navigate the messy middle to find your true "New Normal." Retirement is not a destination; it's a responsive, evolving way of life.

Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:19 - The Myth of the "Instagram Retirement"
00:56 - The Gap Between Expectations & Reality
01:17 - Stage 1: The Honeymoon Phase
01:40 - Stage 2: Disenchantment & Loss of Identity
02:15 - Stage 3: Reorientation (Finding Yourself Again)
02:36 - Stage 4: Stability & Creating a Consistent Life
04:11 - My Personal Struggle After Traveling
04:48 - Why Retirement is a Blank Page, Not an Ending

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Question of the Day:
Which of the 4 stages of retirement do you feel you are currently in? Let me know in the comments below! 👇

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