Traditional retirement is seen as a new, exciting chapter of life. When going to work everyday is no longer in the picture, you have more time and opportunities to do what you want.
What’s not often discussed is how vulnerable it feels to enter this pivotal time of our life. With retirement, there’s also a deep sense of loss. We grieve a loss of structure, relationships, and even one’s identity.
Today’s guest joins us to talk about the stressors that play out as part of the retirement process.
Dr. John M. O’Brien is an executive wellness coach. He provides coaching, consultation and presentations on topics related to leadership, stress management and wellness.
John is also an adjunct faculty member at the University of Maine at Augusta, teaching courses on topics related to psychology and addictions. In this episode, he shares insights into life transitions and some of the common challenges we face along the way. You’ll learn:
- The biggest difference between working as a psychologist vs. a life coach
- 3 things men should consider when piloting the transition into retirement
- How to recognize the danger signs of struggling to cope with leaving work
- Why learning about ourselves is one of the major purposes in life
- What being present to the moment really means (and why it matters)
- Why spirituality is an important variable in defining the meaning of life
Links
Website: www.activatesuccess.org
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-o-brien-806270bb/
Twitter: www.twitter.com/ActivateJohn
