Maintaining a mental balance
Just mention the word "retirement" and most people get the warm fuzzies thinking about all the enjoyment awaiting them at the end of their careers. New retirees are certainly excited about starting this new stage of life, but many are not prepared for the massive change that follows their retirement day.
If you are like many people, your entry into retirement is accompanied by a new routine, new activities and possibly even new relationship dynamics with your spouse and loved ones. Cast into this dramatically different life, you may initially feel a bit disoriented by all the change going on around you.
