Refirement: A New Era of Living in Retirement
Retirement used to be about stepping away, but now refirement is about stepping into something new. More people are reigniting their purpose and giving life a whole new meaning in retirement
What is Refirement?
Refirement is the idea that retirement doesn’t have to be about slowing down. After decades of building a career, people are using retirement as a way to re-engage with their interests, hobbies and redefining their values. Whether that’s finally learning how to do something you’ve always been interested in or expanding on your existing passions, refirement can give your life a whole new purpose.
Here are a few ways to explore what refirement might mean to you:
- Join a niche interest group for your favorite interest (pickleball, needlepoint, astronomy… the possibilities are endless!)
- Volunteer at a local animal shelters, food bank or community center
- Try new hobbies like woodworking, astronomy or ballroom dance
- Love football? Consider learning how to referee for a local middle or high school team
- Pick up that instrument you’ve always wanted to learn
- Mentor young professionals in your former field
- Write a novel or a cookbook of your favorite recipes
- Spend more time outdoors and learn the local wildlife
- Travel with a purpose, connect with new cultures and experiences
Refirement isn’t about doing more. It’s about doing what matters to you. Light up your future by reconnecting with the things that bring you joy, purpose, and fulfillment.
Source: Refirement Beats Retirement Any Day- Tompkins Ventures
https://tompkinsventures.com/refirement-vs-retirement-reignite-your-passion/
