Retirement Wishes“May retirement be the most meaningful growth phase yet.”“May you find renewed passion and purpose in this next phase of your life.” “May retirement mean the re-organizing of your life into seeking your next accomplishments.”
Welcome to the place where we – Hugh and Joanne Wiley- believe that the word and concept of RETIREMENT needs to be replaced by a vibrant word. Do you think “refocusing” might catch on?
Why has this idea become our passion? Hugh, a psychologist, moved to a retirement community where he was surprised to see that his practice included retirees adjusting to the myth of “Taking it easy in the golden years.” Relationships often can suffer too. One couple frightened their adult daughter so much with their bickering that she made the appointment and brought them for some couple counseling. Many times we have heard a wife say, “At first, I wanted him to retire, now I’d like to kill him.” Joanne as a nurse practitioner in community health observed the evidence of unfulfilled seniors. Health problems and depression were common and compounded as time went on. Often, the more time we have to concentrate on our health issues, the bigger they grow. As one emergency room physician explained, “I tell the seniors I see that they need something to do.” And Hugh commonly uses the strategy of having someone who is depressed do something for someone else. It works magnificently! So, how do you have a successful next phase of your life? What are our retirement wishes for you? 1. Find an activity to do that makes you feel purposeful and passionate. Deepen your experience of yourself. Express more of yourself. Feel your energy soar, your spirits lift. Why can’t we start businesses, or uncover abilities or explore interests that have been waiting our discovery? Click here to find our workbook that addresses these thoughts. 2. Invigorate your love relationship so that you both feel your needs are met, and every moment is full of quality and joy. We have a workbook for that too! Click here to learn more. These are our retirement wishes. That is why we have built this website. We provide an avenue for others to continue growing throughout their lifespan. It is time to discard that out of date idea that retirement is a time to put your feet up and take it easy. THIS is the time to pursue your dreams, explore new dimensions of yourself and express yourself in delightful, satisfying ways. The most meaningful retirement wishes are to invest yourself in meaningful activity. That is when we are most healthy mentally and physically. We would love to talk with you further. Please call us at 360-393-7767 or you can email too. Books and Workbooks.Beyond Your Career - Reinventing Retirement Skills Workbook A proven workbook that takes you through a process and system which helps you focus on what you want to do and what is possible. You will finish with a plan to explore your possibilities. Second Time Around - Reinventing Your Retirement Marriage Skills Workbook. A delightful source that discusses topics of sharing, trust, communication, that will enhance your marriage into that delicious relationship you knew it could be. Dancing with Change – 30 years of counseling people and interviewing retirees, boiled down into 161 pages of concise insight into how to retire. Dancing with Change will help you fulfill your dreams and move beyond present blocks. This easy-to-read, informative and pragmatic book includes 19 exercises, real-life case histories, and the author’s personal experiences that will help guide you through the transition to retirement. A place to refocusOur own bed and breakfast in a beautiful oceanside settingClick here to read more>> Other Retirement Resources to help you.
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