When making the transition from Creating Your Encore Career] to an encore life, it's common to feel disoriented and unsure of what to expect. However, it's important to acknowledge that this is a normal experience and to adjust your mindset to focus on the positive aspects of the situation.

The Transition from an Encore Career into an Encore Life:

The word “career” had an unintended negative connotation to it. People thought of going right into another 50-hour-per-week job. 

What Contributes to a Thriving Retirement

• Having a purpose. Something that gets you up every morning and gives you identity

• Having friends, community, and peer group

• Being intentional about your health

The Value of a Taking a Sabbatical

• In the first period of retirement, you can intentionally focus more on rest, recovery, curiosity, and exploration.

• With a sabbatical, you can be more intentional, focus on your transition, and decide on what your next chapter might look like. 

• Here, you can do your travels and you have more time to focus on your transition and on deciding what your next set of chapters might look like.

• You have more time to focus on your transition and on deciding what your next set of chapters might look like.

• Try to consider a Sabbatical period once you begin retirement. Make this time somewhat intentional. Research also shows that without a plan, people tend to go through a 1-3 year period of figuring out what’s next, or just drift on in whatever comes up.

In your encore life, you have the freedom to create new structures, routines, and habits that suit your current needs. By adjusting your mindset and focusing on the possibilities that come with this newfound freedom, you can create a fulfilling and purposeful encore life.