| So what does Salsa and Rock 'n roll have to do with | | | | Its interesting to note that because we were in paid |
| retirement? I have a dear friend who is retired and told | | | | employment we had the feeling that we used our time |
| me recently that she gets herself dressed up to go | | | | resourcefully. Have you ever thought about how you |
| Salsa dancing with her daughter - I think this is terrific | | | | would really like to spend your time? Every minute of |
| and someone who has definitely got the right attitude - | | | | the day is to be savored because you cannot buy |
| to keep young in retirement. | | | | time, and it is not for sale. You are the proud owner of |
| Transition can be life-changing for better or for worse. | | | | your time and how you use it is entirely in your power. |
| Everything changes the minute you set foot in any | | | | This is why it is important to have a personal |
| town or city that you enter for the very first time and | | | | retirement plan to also alleviate the fears and anxious |
| throw in another culture with a different language, this | | | | feelings around retirement and to be able to use your |
| makes a huge impact on one person, let alone a whole | | | | time to the best of your ability, while also enjoying |
| family. | | | | leisure, travel and having love and joy in your life. |
| Retirement is similar in that you have probably trained | | | | For example, perhaps you could improve your life |
| and worked hard in your work, whether it be for a | | | | balance by using some of your time to help others on |
| career or being a home manager and mum. After a | | | | a voluntary basis? Would you like to try something |
| few day's retirement seminar you are supposed to | | | | new but are unsure how to go about it? Do you need |
| know exactly how to organize yourself for the rest of | | | | more income on a part-time basis after retirement? All |
| your life. Well, how easy do you think that is going to | | | | these situations can cause confusion or denial. |
| be? It could be that the years you are 'retired' are | | | | So what does this 'new life' look like: |
| longer than those in which you had a career or brought | | | | Is it Salsa and Rock 'n Roll or mostly inaction in front of |
| up your children. So, how are you going to be able to | | | | the TV? |
| develop this 'new' life so that you are fulfilled, | | | | How will you begin to set up a plan of action? |
| resourceful and happy? | | | | Do you know what you want in your life? |
| Retirement can be a daunting situation, especially for | | | | These are strategic questions which on the surface |
| people who have lived away from their country of | | | | may seem overwhelming and its my passion to help |
| origin for many years. Relaxing in the sun is fine for a | | | | you find the special route for your life so you can |
| vacation but you need more than this for a full and | | | | make effective decisions to experience the other side |
| satisfying life. You may believe that you would be | | | | of life. |
| happy living on an island, with the turquoise waters | | | | Are you in overwhelm mode when you look at your |
| floating in front of you, with the palm trees swinging in | | | | life as a whole? You may be imagining that you have |
| the breeze and sleeping on a hammock only to move | | | | to change many things all at the same time to be |
| to eat, go for a swim and sleep. This does sound idyllic | | | | happy. This is a myth as sometimes it takes just small |
| but it would lead to boredom. | | | | measures put into action every day that make the |
| The mission of most people of the 'old school' of | | | | difference. |
| retirement were relieved once they retired but did not | | | | Your plan of action could look like the following: |
| have a specific plan to help them organise their time to | | | | A small action I could take for 30-60 minutes every |
| be resourceful; to feel fulfilled and connected as well | | | | day towards my goal |
| as traveling and enjoying life. Relaxing and doing | | | | How do I spend my time? |
| nothing was for the most part how the 'old model' | | | | What do I enjoy doing? |
| related to most retirees. However, now with the 'new' | | | | What ways can I change my life today? |
| life people are living longer and therefore have more to | | | | What would I like to happen? |
| offer after retirement than ever before. | | | | What would be the result of reaching my goals? |