Wellbeing
It’s not just about the money.
Statistically the most dangerous years of your life are the year you are born and the year you retire!
For some, stepping out of the rat race brings a sense of relief and opportunity, whilst for others it removes much of what defines them.
The fact that you are reading this suggests you are already taking steps to secure your financial future and in doing so removing the stress that uncertainty inevitably brings.
At Chancery Lane, we understand the joys and pressures of full or semi retirement, especially as it relates to our unique generation. We know that this time of your life is not just about the money.
Health and Fitness
The fact is we are living longer and in order to enjoy those extra years to the full we need to take our health and fitness seriously.
Remaining, or in some cases, becoming as active as possible, in whichever way you choose is the key to enjoying longevity.
This, combined with a healthy diet gives you the best chance at physical and mental wellbeing.
If you think of retirement as your new full time occupation then this is your number one job!
Mental Health
In recent times we have all got better at recognising and talking about mental health. In this respect though, men are generally less good at opening up about their feelings, which can lead to withdrawal and depression.
In extreme cases then a trip to surgery is a must, but for the majority there is so much that can be done to lighten the mood.
The Covid 19 Pandemic saw the issue of mental health across all ages come to prominence and millions of people found themselves frightened, lonely, trapped or just plain bored.
Once the toilet paper shortage had abated, the issue of alleviating mental anguish became a priority. The resulting shortages of everything from garden compost to fence posts, and craft materials to puppies, pointed to the mental health properties of gardening and dog walking to name but two.
Happiness Economy
Professor David Blanchflower’s comprehensive research suggests that we are at our most miserable at age 48, and we are full of the joys of spring in our 70’s.
In your 40’s it appears stress levels are at their highest due in part to stretched finances, the demands of children, parents, job security and going grey! From then onwards a U-shaped curve accelerates to a peak during your 7th decade. What fantastic news for baby boomers! The best is literally still to come.