Retirement and Identity: Finding Purpose Beyond Work

I am thrilled to share that I was recently published in Financial Tech Times 🎉
In my contribution, I explored retirement as more than a financial milestone; it’s a major identity transition.

A few key takeaways from my piece: Retirement is a transition period; give yourself time to acclimate to a new reality. Identity beyond work matters; this season can be about hobbies, interests, and values that may have been sidelined. Autonomy can be healing; time becomes yours again, without role-based obligations dictating your day. Protect mental health through connection; community and meaningful relationships help reduce loneliness and build positive new memories. Self-care doesn’t have to be goal-oriented; retirement is a powerful time to experiment with what genuinely restores you.