7585 - Retirement Curious? Designing Your Next Chapter with Purpose!
Course Overview
Are you “retirement curious,” meaning not quite ready to retire but beginning to think about what your retirement life might look like? Have you given much thought to the non-monetary side of retirement, what might bring you fulfillment, joy, and purpose in your next chapter? Most people plan for retirement by checking their portfolios. Yet there is so much more to a happy retirement.
In this three-part workshop, UNM professor and best-selling author, Nathalie Martin, will lead participants through a journey of self-discovery that considers each person’s unique skills, values, and passions, and what a meaningful day, week, or month in retirement might look like. This workshop is for anyone planning their next steps and wishing to continue to live a life of purpose, meaning and joy well past their last day at the office.
Through its exploration of each of our unique values, skills, and passions, these classes will aim to infuse joy and direction into people’s lives as they navigate one of life’s most complex transitions. It will also balance planning for a bright future with making the most of the here and now.
Topics will include:
- Retirement planning that focuses on planning day-to-day life, not finances
- Activities that increase mental, emotional, and physical health
- Keys to aging upward so retirement is a great and productive adventure
- Methods to ensure we can all continue to contribute meaningfully to family, self and society
What You'll Learn
- Learn about and evaluate the non-financial aspects of retirement by identifying personal values, interests, strengths, and sources of fulfillment that contribute to a meaningful post-career life.
- Identify what an ideal day, week, and month might include for you in terms of purpose, relationships, growth, and contribution.
- Develop an action plan that outlines concrete next steps for transitioning into a purposeful and engaging retirement.
Who Should Attend
Are you thinking about retirement within the next ten years? Have you already retired one or more times, but are feeling like you're "bad at it"? Are you a planner interested in establishing some concrete goals for your next act? This class is for you.Enroll Now - Select a section to enroll in
UNM Tuition Remission
UNM Staff, Faculty, and Retirees: This class is eligible for UNM Tuition Remission under Personal Enrichment. Click here to see UNM HR's Tuition Remission policy for eligibility and tax liabilities.