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Nov 5, 2022Liked by Don Akchin

Great article today. I feel like you were talking about me. I have been retired now for a bit more than 4 months and for good reason ( some planed travel, a vacation house that we use in the summer) have had some difficulty finding a routine that works for me. It’s getting better and during this past week alone I have participated in two ‘one shot’ volunteer experiences with organizations I am affiliated with. I have more plans for regular volunteering with one agency when we return to a more regular schedule. Thanks for all you do and say.

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You have identified the unexpected blessing of being a basically contemplative person. I didn't have the same "falling off a cliff" experience when I stopped working that people seem to suffer when they've been totally wrapped up in their careers. All my life, I thought I was supposed to be more work-oriented. Now I appreciate my advantages.

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Nov 5, 2022Liked by Don Akchin

The time between one door closing and another opening is sometimes referred to as the "hell in the hallway" phase. This can be reframed as an ideal time to be still for a little while; you'll be more receptive when you find keys to that second door held out to you.

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I look forward to reading much more about your retirement project. I feel like I am in the best years of my life--productive but much less stressed. Being healthy, optimistic by nature and financially secure is a great blessing. And I must say I feel very fortunate to be Canadian. Thanks for your newsletter. I look forward to it every week.

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Nov 5, 2022Liked by Don Akchin

Another great article. I walked… ran into retirement joyfully. All the time I was going to have to read, watch movies, SLEEP! It helps for a retiree to have “enough money”.

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Thank you for another great article! This is really important, so it's getting out into the world in multiple ways.... I thinking podcasts, AARP, etc. Keep up the good work! It's becoming more and more obvious that physical health, mental health and emotional health all continue to be important after we retire and there's not enough resources to help people deal with it. Yet : )

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Yes!

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