An Exploration of Reflexivity in Retirement Research
Echoes of Experience: An Exploration of Reflexivity in Retirement Research Let’s take a break from the practical articles I’ve been sharing, and dive into the contemplative side of my research, particularly focusing on reflexivity. Whether you’re in the midst of considering retirement, already enjoying your retired life, or assisting clients in this transition, it’s crucial […]
Time to be you
Whilst at the wood over the weekend I was unable to do much physical work as I had an injured knee, So I walked, and paid attention to life all around – the way the trees had changed over winter, signs of deer and squirrel. The me of the past was a human doing, I […]
Why we work, and filling the gap
This is an excerpt from my book – Rethinking Retirement for Positive Ageing. If you have bought a copy, I’d love to know what you think, and a review on Amazon would help a lot. Why you should read this chapter Money is clearly one of the reasons for us to work, but work is […]
What will give your life meaning in later life.
We are told that it is our work that gives meaning to our life. When there are bills to pay it certainly can give us a reason to get up. But how meaningful is our work? To what extent would we do it if we weren’t getting paid. Once we start to receive our pension, […]
Understanding Personality Traits
Retirement adjustment can be studied using personality theory, which offers insights into behaviour and subjective experiences. The ‘Big Five’ factors – openness to experience, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism – are commonly used to measure personality traits. These traits encompass various behaviours and motivations. Research has found that high conscientiousness, agreeableness, and low neuroticism, particularly […]
Sharing retirement ‘snacks’
This time I wanted to share some ‘snacks’ related to my retirement research. The Cheltenham Book Launch Party This took place 2-3 weeks ago. It was a celebration with people I know. Some well, some less so. It was more intimate and personal than the online launch. A friend did the filming, and I’d love […]
What is your (non-financial) legacy
Many people think legacy is meant for those who have a lot of money and are known as philanthropists. Or they are people such as Martin Luther King and Mother Teresa, activists and saints doing important work. But we can all leave a legacy. Whilst we are likely to leave money to family and other […]
Beyond the Job Title: Rediscovering Identity and Purpose in Retirement
Entering a period of retirement there are many different views. Some people have got jaded by their work and can’t wait to leave. Others have it forced up on them, they are perhaps a partner in a consultancy firm and it’s written that they leave at 60. Others will feel the time is right, the […]
How retirement can affect self-esteem
How retirement can affect self-esteem This time I wanted to share a small aspect of my research. Retirement is not a single event, but a process over time. It also means that we begin to be affected by this event as we prepare and then transition to retirement. For most older people retirement is not […]
From Midlife to Milestones: Navigating a Century of Opportunities
My main focus is on the retirement transition, but we can also consider our future earlier, around midlife. With children born today likely to live to 100, there is much talk of the 100-year life. So around 50 we move into the second half of life. The Government have been talking about Midlife MOTs, I’ve […]