Tag Archives: emotional responses to retirement
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Summer Holidays
12July 4, 2016 by Jean
Nothing highlights the differences between the summers of my teaching years and the summers of my retirement years more than …
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Taking Stock: Well-Being
13January 19, 2016 by Jean
This is the third of my “Taking Stock” posts for the new year. This one focuses on how I am …
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Bliss
14November 25, 2015 by Jean
I am generally a happy person. I lucked out in the personality sweepstakes and have the type of outlook described …
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Engagement, Disengagement, and Re-engagement
8April 22, 2015 by Jean
When I was working, I was very engaged in my workplace – the type of faculty member who cared deeply …
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Visiting the Former Workplace
6April 11, 2015 by Jean
Many retirees confront the issue of what their relationship to the old workplace will be. Some retirees maintain a strong …
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Winter or Spring?
6April 5, 2015 by Jean
This morning I woke up to snow coming down fast and furious outside my bedroom window; but by the time …
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Cabin Fever and Social Isolation
18February 21, 2015 by Jean
As a retiree living alone – particularly one who has high needs for solitude – I am at risk for …
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How Am I Feeling?
15October 22, 2014 by Jean
Recently, I was asked how I’m feeling about being retired. It turns out to be a surprisingly difficult question to …
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Retirement Transition Reading: The Retirement Maze
7July 29, 2014 by Jean
Recently, a reader recommended that I take a look at The Retirement Maze: What You Should Know Before and After …
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Lasts
8May 21, 2014 by Jean
As I make final preparations for my move away from Gettysburg, this has been a week of “lasts.” On Sunday, …
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Stepping Into The Future 