iRetire4Him Show #66 - #1 of 3-part series: Loneliness in Retirement
#1 of 3-part series: In the United States, people typically retire between the age of 60 and 70. Regardless of when you will retire, ending your working life will change things. Even though this is often for the better, sometimes it can change unexpectedly or even deceptively. Retirement comes to many as a relief, but if you loved your work and found it truly gratifying – or built your entire social life around your career – retiring could present some pretty complex challenges.
Today we embark on a 3-part series entitled Loneliness in Retirement and start this series looking at the reality of loneliness and how to recognize it. Our special mid-segment guest is Sue Ruddick, a former employee of the popular Christian greeting cards and home décor company, DaySpring. We hear from her personal experience of adjusting from full-time work to full-time retirement.
Nobody wants to feel lonely during their retirement, so it’s important to recognize your feelings and take steps to improve your quality of life. Incorporating new habits – and a deeper spiritual walk resulting in a fresh outlook – will help you feel less isolated and alone after you leave the workforce. Your retirement years can be the best years of your life if you keep your eyes on the Lord, be honest with yourself, maintain a positive mindset, and embrace this new era of your life — it’s a gift of time that’s yours to treasure!
Mid-Segment Special Guest: Sue Ruddick
Ministry: DaySpring