Resources

As we live longer, the traditional life course has been disrupted – some elements delayed, some new ones added, some skipped or revisited. Who knows, in a 100 year life, how should we as a society or you as an individual make a sense of your life course? This resource explains and offers some new options.

Have you thought about retirement? It can all seem overwhelming, so we often just push the thought away. It can really help to have a bit of a framework or a guide, so here are 12 questions to help you get started. Are you ready to enjoy this next stage?

Apparently, less than 10% of us think about our later years, except in the context of money. But having a plan and choosing the things you want to spend time on, are critical for any satisfying life stage.

The possibilities are much broader than many of us think they are  – we need to be realistic, but not to let that stop us dreaming a bit and making choices. In fact, the keys to making this a happy and satisfying stage of life are largely in your control.

What will you focus on in your next stage?

What are the elements of a happy (or satisfying, or successful, or complete) life for you? As you think about your next life stage,  it is a good idea to keep this question in mind. This resource shows you how to explore this question through mind mapping.

As we go through adulthood, we develop a sense of who we are, what our key useful – and not so useful – attributes are. There is solid research behind the proposition that some attributes are very relevant to your ability to navigate life, including as you age.

Which qualities, attributes, traits are useful to you as you age? And which are likely to result in a more challenging ride?