What are the "4 stages" that await you after retirement?

I am Kumataro Yokoyama, a training instructor and sign language interpreter.

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-- Money is not the only thing needed for a happy retirement

"Free and fun days await after retirement"

Don't you think so?

But in reality, life after retirement is not that simple.
According to some research, it is said that there are 4 stages (phases) in life after retirement.

Based on that content, this time I will deliver tips for thinking about a "retirement without regrets."

Phase 1: Liberation and Freedom (Vacation Period)

What comes first is, so to speak, a "reward time."

• Free time to wake up in the morning

• No work stress

• Realizing everything you wanted to do all at once

It is truly an ideal life.

However, this state does not last long.
Many people move on to the next stage in a few months to a year. (The Singju Post)

Phase 2: Loss and Confusion (This is the hardest part)

This is the point where many people stumble.

Due to retirement, you lose the following things at the same time.

• Daily rhythm

• Social role

• Connections with people

• Your sense of purpose

As a result,

• "What am I living for?"

• "Every day feels empty"

You may also feel.

This period is a dangerous phase where you are prone to feeling anxious or depressed. (Retirement Research Center)

Phase 3: Trial and Error (Preparation for a fresh start)

From here, you begin to move forward little by little.

• Start a new hobby

• Try volunteering

• Retrain or learn something new

However, it does not always go well from the start.

• It's not as fun as I thought

• It doesn't last

• I fail

While accumulating such experiences,
this is a period for searching for "what suits you."

In other words, it is a phase of redesigning your life.

Phase 4: Fulfillment and Contribution (The happiest state)

This is where those who have overcome trial and error arrive.

• Having a role of your own

• Connected to society

• Feeling a sense of purpose

At this stage,

"Life begins to move again"

You get that kind of feeling.

However, not everyone can reach this point. It is said to be about half of people. (
Retirement Wisdom)

The truly important thing that becomes clear from this story

Many people, in preparation for retirement,

• savings

• pensions

• asset management

prepare "money" such as these.

But in reality, that alone is not enough.

What is truly important is,

"what you will live for"

the perspective of that.

Tips for sign language interpreters and lifelong learners

This story is actually not someone else's problem.

For example—

• people who continue to learn sign language

• People who are active as interpreters

Such individuals already have:

✔ Connection to society
✔ A sense of purpose
✔ The feeling of being useful to others

In other words,

In other words,
they are highly likely to be living a life close to Phase 4.

Summary

Life after retirement proceeds as follows.

1. Enjoyment (but short-lived)

2. Confusion (many people get stuck here)

3. Searching

4. Finding

And the most important thing is,

to start thinking now about "what you will do after retirement"

.

Finally

"It is not the end when you quit your job."

Rather,

that is when the "true second half of life" begins

.

Please try to imagine your future for just a moment.

After you retire,
what kind of day would you like to spend?

That answer
might change the choices you make from here on out.

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