Have you noticed identity changes in retirement?
Happy Tuesday, everyone āļø This got buried yesterday, so I'm reposting -- hope you don't mind! As we start a new week, Iāve been sitting with my January theme for the work Iām doing right now: Identity in retirement. Retirement has a way of reshaping how we see ourselvesāsometimes in surprising, subtle ways, and sometimes all at once. Iāve been wondering things like: When work fell away, what parts of you stayed front and center? What surprised you about who you becameāor are becomingāin retirement? Did your sense of identity feel lighter⦠or more untethered at first? For those of you who are retired, Iād love to hear what youāve noticed. And for those who are approaching retirement, Iām curious what you imagine might shift. Thereās no right answerājust real experiences. Iām finding that naming these changes, even casually, brings a lot of clarity. Looking forward to learning from your reflections as we begin the week.