One of the major complaints retirees have is the lack of a social circle in retirement. Many retirees become lonely and depressed because the world they have known has suddenly changed. By investing in your TSP account, you can focus your energies on enjoying life.
The people we work with, the colleagues we spend more than 8 hours a day with – become in large part the core of our socialization. When you retire, chances are your colleagues will not retire with you.
The planning process for all aspects of your lfe is very important for retiring well. Making plans for what your retirement future will look like, prevents you from falling into a slump of not knowing what to do with yourself after your current work career has ended.
Maintain a list of professional and social friends who know you well enough to identify your talents and make recommendations on your behalf in the event you want to re-enter the work world, volunteer or simply share in a social event.
You can also build new relationships by starting a group in your local community, at the library or a community college. You can form a group of individuals with interest similar to your for lively discussions or maybe a cook-off to showcase your culinary skills. Now there’s an idea – what about a fashion show for women and men SMART ENOUGH TO RETIRE, with the numbers to prove it.
Retirement is a natural part of the work process and making the best of it is a part of the excitement of retirement. Retiring from your current work career does not mean retiring from the wonderful life you have left to live in retirement. Your TSP account makes this much easier to remember.
P. S. Always Remember to Share What You Know.
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