Life area
Growth and Exploration
Learning, discovery and new horizons. Growth does not end with a career. Travel, learning, technology and new challenges can keep retirement expansive without turning it into another performance contest.
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Ideas to explore
Travel & Adventure
Purposeful trips, preparation, destinations and lessons from the journey.
Hiking & Walking
Trails, preparation, personal stories and routes for varied abilities.
Learning & Education
Classes, languages, reading and following curiosity.
Technology & Everyday Life
Tools and transitions that can make retirement easier or more interesting.
Challenges & Goals
Meaningful events, milestones and stretching beyond a comfort zone.
John’s experience of choosing a walk or hike that fits the experience he wants. A firsthand example of turning a meaningful personal challenge into preparation and action. Explore the National Institute on Aging’s ideas for enjoyable and meaningful activities. Read experiences connected to this part of life. Explore relevant checklist activities or reflect on your life balance. Find useful information connected to this part of life.Why I Keep Hiking in Retirement
Why I Swam 1.76 Miles Across Lake Pend Oreille at 67
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Explore this area in your own way
Life stories
Tools
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