As a new retiree, I can recognize that I am at a significant phase change in my life. I had originally ordered this book to give to a friend of mine who is also recently retired; however, I think I will keep it for myself :-)The book is a journal with prompts. It is meant to be written into after one thinks carefully about the prompts; and, in the end, the book is meant to be a journey, not so much something that one would share with others. It is filled with prompts on personal reflection. It is clear that the creator of this journal wanted to provide a useful tool to those who are retiring so that, at the end of the process, they feel more assured of what they seek out of retirement. What are their goals? What will give them purpose?There is also a recognition that retirement is the celebration/grieving/reflection on the career that has ended. There are definite strong emotions that come with such an ending, and the journal prompts give space to the writer to come to appreciate what they have accomplished.Sections in the book cover checking-in, career reflection, transition, identity, needs, relationships, and purpose. There is a significant section on the back with a daily calendar (your next 30 days). I will note that as a recent retiree, it is good to keep a schedule.Physically, the journal is hard-bound, with a ribbon to keep track of where you are in the book. The pages are a nice weight and they take pencil and ink well. It makes a nice gift for retirees.
When I finally stepped away from my career a few months ago, the sudden shift from a hectic 9-to-5 to completely open days was honestly a little jarring. Everyone tells you "congratulations," but no one really warns you about the slight identity crisis that hits when you no longer have a job title defining your daily routine. I bought this journal hoping it would help me clear the mental fog, and I was instantly impressed when it arrived.The sage green linen cover looks and feels incredibly premium on my desk, and the heavy ivory paper has a wonderful texture that makes sitting down to write feel like a relaxing, luxurious ritual.What really sets this planner apart is the sheer depth of the writing prompts. Instead of just asking you to list places you want to vacation, the 50+ reflections dig into who you actually want to be in this next phase of life. It got me thinking about my relationships, how to pass down my experiences, and what kinds of passion projects I actually have the energy for now. I especially appreciate the structured 30-day templates at the back. It’s easy to get overwhelmed by too much free time, but those pages helped me break down my vague goals into actual, trackable weekly steps so I could start building a meaningful daily routine.Overall, this is an exceptional, deeply thoughtful tool for anyone navigating the emotional and practical transition out of the workforce. It treats retirement not as an ending, but as a genuine opportunity to evolve, making it an incredibly meaningful gift for a retiring parent, spouse, or colleague. If you are approaching retirement or already in the thick of it and trying to find your new purpose, I cannot recommend this beautiful journal enough.
This product is a self-discovery journal and guide for individuals who have just retired or who are planning to retire soon to help them adjusst from the hectic work week to a more relaxed way of life. Some people put all of their time and effort into their job and with it they associate their self-worth. If this is the case, how will they maintain their sense of self-worth when they no longer have this job? This book is designed to help pre and newly retired individuals make that transition without losing their sense of self-worth. It explores your identity and relationships beyond your job title. This book contains 50+ prompts to guide you towards continued purpose in life and not just leisure. It has 30-day action templates that turn self-reflections into real trackable step. I would recommend this product.
We are all working towards the dream of retirement, but actually envisioning what that could look like is often pretty nebulous.I like that this book focuses on what you Want it to look like, rather than what you don’t want. This really is a journal - with journal prompts and then space to write, keeping everything in one place.I find I get tied up in knots, just thinking about what I want my retirement to look like. This book helps calm a long that. Its clean lines and thoughtful layout feels like a competent, friendly guide to some hard questions. And also a guide to the myriad possibilities that await.I like its suggestion to schedule regular times to work in this book - creating a routine of self reflection.I bought this for myself, but can definitely see recommending, or even giving it to friends who are nearing retirement.
This is for a hardcover book, The Anti-Retirement Plan, a Guided Journal and Gift for Retirees. This is a guide for planning one's retirement years with the aim of helping seniors find purpose and gain confidence in their future. The book is 203 pages and is written in English. It is divided into eight sections that cover topics like career, relationships, identity, and change. Throughout the book there are motivational quotes, writing prompts, check-off lists, and questions which are geared to increasing an awareness of how to achieve a life that has greater joy and purpose. What I found very helpful was seeing that each writing prompt has an example to clarify what is being asked. There is plenty of space to write out the answers to all of the prompts and questions. Readers can proceed with the book at their own pace without any pressure to go faster or slower. The book is written and organized to be a tool for exploring, focusing, and building a customized plan for the post-retirement years. It is printed on high quality paper that is an off-white color. Each of the different pens and pencils I used wrote smoothly on the pages. The book's binding lays open and flat to make writing easier. Its hardbound construction gives the book quality and durability. This is not a book for people who look at retirement as a signal of "the end" but it is for those who want to create "the next chapter." I am not ready to retire, however, I am definitely one of the latter so I am finding the book to be an excellent guide that I have already started to work on. When I am ready to retire the information the book helps me gather will guide me to getting more out of my retirement years than I would otherwise have had. I almost did not order this book because I thought it would be more of the same that's already been published so it did not seem like it would have any value for me. Now, I am very happy that I ordered it because it is far different from any of the other retirement books I have read, both in content and layout. Ultimately this book will create or will lead to creating a blueprint for living more authentically in retirement. I truly appreciate the Ant-Retirement Plan and highly recommend it to people who want to work on their next chapter in life, people who want more than, "Is that all there is?" from their later years.
A great idea for a book. Retirement is a transition, all right. It's nice to have help to do it.I would have liked to have used this book sooner, but I am glad I found it now.I like that there are writing prompts. They make me think of concepts which I have not considered before. It is nice to spend time processing feelings and ideas pertaining to my change of life.The best part of the book, in my opinion, is the 30-day routine tracking part. Now, I need to make all new schedules and priorities. I like using these pages to create and follow new routines.I recommend this book to newly retired people who want a plan to manage this life transition.
If youre retiring, you need this journal!!!!I can’t say enough good things about the anti-retirement plan. It’s completely changed the way that I think about retirement and made me feel like I have a second chance at life, rather than life as I know it being “over.” The content is really empowering and it’s helped me think in specific terms about what I want to do with my time and energy. As I’ve recently learned, there’s a lot!! Thank you so much to the authors for creating a resource that I didn’t know I needed. I would recommend this to anyone who’s retiring and wants to have a great next chapter!!!
I had been looking for the perfect gift for a retiring friend and this book popped up. It has such a beautiful binding, it feels good in the hands, it looks cute and has a nice humour to it, the pages are incredible quality paper and the writing and scheduling prompts are just what a new retiree might need when they are worried about filling their time or getting bored in this new stage of life.
Retirement is a major life change, and this guided journal offers a thoughtful way to approach it with excitement rather than uncertainty. I like that it goes beyond the usual retirement gift by encouraging readers to reflect on their interests, set new goals, and find purpose outside of work. With more than 50 prompts and a day planner, it provides a useful starting point for organizing ideas and exploring new routines. The message behind the book is positive without making retirement feel like the end of an active life. It would make a meaningful gift for a parent, friend, or coworker who is approaching retirement and looking forward to what comes next.
This anti-retirement book has a lot of introspective questions to make retirement something to embrace and to look towards the future. The sections are guided, encouraging you to define what matters most to you. Inside of this book you'll find over 50 guided prompts. There is a 30-day planner included. The book does lay flat. The pages do not bleed. The cover is made of linen. This book is compact and perfect for travel. This book encourages you ti find your purpose and rekindle your zest for life. This book truly helps you consider what exactly you should be filling your days with while moving forward.
I am still a few years off from retirement however I often hear about people who lose their will to live when they suddenly stop working and no longer have a purpose each day. As a result I wanted to grab this book when I saw it as it seems like a thoughtful way to retire with a plan and a way to maintain that purpose. I love the quality of this book. Definitely feels and looks like something you want to sit down and spend some time with. The prompts and questions really get you thinking about what retired life will look like and what you want to maintain and how you could do so. The 30 day planner provides a nice jumping off point to get a routine going for that first month as well. Even if completing this book provides that initial purpose I think it is of value. Great idea!
The content is incredibly detailed and insightful. So many wonderful prompts. The book is solidly made. The only con, the journal part doesn't have enough pages for each prompt, usually one or two with wide lines. Still, wonderfully insightful and love doing this.
I was looking for a gift to celebrate my mother's much deserved retirement. She has been through some stressful times lately I and I think retirement will be a good change of pace for her and chance for a new chapter to begin. This book suits that situation perfectly. I think the guided journaling will help her stay mindful and help her share her next chapter with intention towards how she wants to be living her life. I think taking the time at this big life change to start with some reflection, planning and introspection will be great for her to set herself on a positive path throughout her retirement. The design if the book looks good, it's a peaceful shade of green, and it's hard cover looks high quality. It's enticing to use this book because of its calming and high quality appearance. It will look nice if left out on a coffee table, or book shelf in the main living room. Overall I think this is a great gift for someone who's retiring and setting off on a new chapter in their lives.
I purchased this journal for my wife as we prepare for retirement, and I think it is a really thoughtful idea for anyone entering this next stage of life. Retirement is often talked about in terms of finances and what you're going to stop doing, but this journal takes a different approach and encourages you to think about what you actually want your retirement to look like.The prompts are interesting without feeling overly complicated or repetitive. They encourage reflection about goals, interests, experiences, and how you want to spend your time. I especially like the idea of having something tangible to write down and revisit rather than simply having these conversations in passing.The journal itself is nicely made, with a quality cover and a format that makes it feel like a keepsake rather than just a workbook. It would make a great retirement gift for a spouse, friend, coworker, or family member.I'm very glad I came across this. As we get closer to retirement, it has given us another way to think and talk about what comes next—and that is exactly what I was hoping for when I purchased it.
I got this guided journal for a friend of mine who will soon be retiring and since she does yoga, Pilates and gardening, I figure she might also enjoy journaling. The first few months after retiring can sometimes be jarring so I hope this guided journal will help her along the way. The pages feel like excellent quality paper and the book is well made.
I got this guided journal for a friend of mine who will soon be retiring and since she does yoga, Pilates and gardening, I figure she might also enjoy journaling. The first few months after retiring can sometimes be jarring so I hope this guided journal will help her along the way. The pages feel like excellent quality paper and the book is well made.
This guided retirement journal is a thoughtful tool for planning the next stage of life. It includes prompts that encourage reflection, goal setting, and organizing personal priorities. The format makes it easier to think about activities, routines, and plans after retirement. The journal is simple to use and can also make a meaningful gift. Some prompts may feel more suitable for certain lifestyles than others. The compact design makes it convenient to keep on a desk or bedside table. Overall, it is a useful and encouraging retirement planning journal.
This guided retirement journal is a thoughtful tool for planning the next stage of life. It includes prompts that encourage reflection, goal setting, and organizing personal priorities. The format makes it easier to think about activities, routines, and plans after retirement. The journal is simple to use and can also make a meaningful gift. Some prompts may feel more suitable for certain lifestyles than others. The compact design makes it convenient to keep on a desk or bedside table. Overall, it is a useful and encouraging retirement planning journal.
The Anti-Retirement Plan, Guided Journal arrived very quickly, was packaged as expected, and undamaged. This is a well made, thought out, awesome quality Journal. Sturdy feel. Quality paper. I have submitted a few photos of the types of question/activities you will be performing. Have a great time!! :D
