Finding out what is going on inside is a challenge. A recent scan showed I have gallstones. Suddenly I find everyone I speak to has either had them or knows someone who has had their gall bladder removed. But it took a scan to find the reason for the pain.
What does it take to find the answer to a nagging emotional pain? As you plan for your retirement think about what the nagging ‘pain’ you have that you’ve ignored through your working life. What would you really, really like to do if money and time were no obstacle? What is the equivalent of the scan to find out your deepest desire for the rest of your life.
As you get older there may be restrictions on some of the things you could do, so don’t delay plan to follow your dreams. Close your eyes and visualise what your life would be like if you did those things. Imagine daily how wonderful it would be if each day you knew you would spend the day doing things which gave you happiness and joy.
Read more in Get Ready for Retirement – how to have a life after work
