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After retiring from a high-powered career, finding a sense of identity beyond the office can be challenging. More than 11,000 Americans turn 65 daily, and many face a sense of identity loss — a detachment from the sense of self that propelled them through a decades-long career. Losing that sense of self can trigger grieving and uncertainty. But fellow travelers across this emotional gulf have found energizing remedies for that loss. Working Lite Stepping into a part-time or consulting role in your area of expertise can sustain the sense of relevance many retirees desire. Redirecting your career skills to serving on a board or helping lead a nonprofit you admire can also lend meaning to life. Among retirees who keep working, 80% of them do so voluntarily, according to a Harvard Business Review survey. Helping Others One way to get past a loss of identity is to focus on helping others. Consider reaching out to a charitable organization to support needy kids, families, seniors, pets, or environmental causes. Visit VolunteerMatch.org for searchable opportunities in your areas of interest, including culture or the arts. Embrace a Hobby Now is the time to dive into a neglected passion you never had time for while working! Consider pursuing gardening, crafts, photography, painting, or music. If you don’t have a hobby, ask yourself what you loved doing in childhood. Use those seeds of interest to find classes or groups to help you cultivate them. Get Active Joining a hiking group, exercise class, or pickleball league can deliver dual benefits — physical activity, plus new social ties from exercising with others. Another option is to develop a side hustle in an interesting location, such as hosting at a campground. Check out opportunities at Coolworks.com or Backdoorjobs.com. Learn Something New Learning a new language can open new doors to travel and sharpen your cognitive skills, delaying the onset of dementia. Check out Rosetta Stone software from your local library, or try a free language learning program such as Open Culture, Duolingo, or Babbel. If this list of possibilities seems overwhelming, remember: The average length of a person’s retirement is 20 years. You most likely have time to try a new pursuit or two, and enjoy the health benefits likely to accompany it. Rediscovering Yourself After a High-Powered Career Retool Your Retirement Resume
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