Develop and Execute Your Personal Retirement Plan
Develop and Execute Your Personal Retirement Plan
So, you’ve decided that you’re ready to retire. Well, good for you. This is a tremendous opportunity for you. One that can literally change your life for the better. In addition, you know that developing and executing your very own retirement plan is the best way to ensure that you not only achieve all your goals but that you stay focused as well. What you may not know however is how to develop a workable plan that you can follow day in and day out. Well, have no fear; we’re here to help you with the planning and implementation of your very own personal retirement plan. So, without further adieu, let’s get started.
1. Brainstorm about your future. First, you should take some time to brainstorm about your future. Spend some time alone and let your mind run free. Think about all the things that you want to accomplish in your life. Visualize your future. See yourself doing the things that you want to do. Visualize yourself as happy, carefree and enjoying your retirement. Let your passion and purpose come to your mind. Explore all possibilities.
2. Write it down. Second, write down all your brainstormed ideas on paper. Don’t worry about form. Instead just concentrate on content and try and capture all of those previous thoughts on paper. Just write and write and write until you have no more thoughts.
3. Evaluate your words. Third, evaluate your words. See if you notice any patterns. If so, write them down on a separate paper. Put stars by the ideas that you’re very excited about. Scratch off the ones that you’re not really interested in pursuing. Prioritize your list with others and really think about your top choices.
4. Delve deep into your mind. Fourth, delve deep into your mind. Think about your list. Evaluate the most appealing ideas and then research them thoroughly. Use various research tools to determine how you can make your dreams a reality. Talk to other people that are engaged in similar activities. See if others can offer you any suggestions on making your dreams a reality. Find invaluable advice by reading articles and books. Read biographies of people who have successfully accomplished their goals.
5. Devise a simple but workable plan. Fifth, devise a simple but workable action plan. Don’t worry about making it a comprehensive plan that resembles a business plan. Instead just keep your plan simple. For example, you can simply write down what you’d like to accomplish in 3 months, 6 months, 1 year, 5 years, etc. Be specific about deadlines and make sure that you do this for every goal that you wish to complete and then be prepared to implement.
6. Implement your plan. Sixth, implement your workable plan. You can do this by getting psyched up and understanding that you are in control of your destiny. Every day, review your plan and be willing to revise it as necessary. Whenever you accomplish one of your goals, give yourself praise and accolades. Demonstrate to yourself how proud you are and this will motivate you to keep going.
In conclusion, you can and will develop and implement a workable retirement plan. You simply have to be willing to brainstorm, write down and evaluate your ideas, delve deep into your mind, and devise and implement a workable plan. By doing this, you’ll have a personal and workable retirement plan that you can use for many years to come!
Dr. Cynthia Barnett is a ”refired” educator who has reinvented her life moving from the school house to an entrepreneurial venue. She is the author of “Stop Singing the Blues: 10 Powerful Strategies for Hitting the high Notes in Your Life, and a Retirement Lifestyle Specialist. She was recently interviewed by Time magazine for their article on women in mid-life who have reinvented themselves.
If you are ready to “RE-FIRE” your life and not retire give me a call at 203-855-9714 or 1-888-494-4945 or e-mail doctorcynthia@refiredontretire.com