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I was born into what is often called the
baby-boom generation. During this period there were many social and economic
changes that led us to grow up believing the world was
our oyster and life a supermarket.
We were the generation to
see what we liked, know what we wanted and took
it - often barely giving a thought to the results of our
actions.
It became easy to get a job or change one. Often it
was a question of, 'What do I want to do today? What do I
feel like doing now?' There were real 'lifestyle' choices too -
and for the first time for women - we could live
where, how and with whom we wanted.
"Life is either a daring adventure or nothing."
Helen Keller
So here we are now and the world
is a different place. We might feel the same inside but the mirror
tells us differently. Our experience of life and the world is
greater but employers don't want or need us. We've developed our
skills as parents but maybe now our kids have gone - grown up and left home.
We spend our time dwelling
in the past or dreaming of the future but taking no
action in the present - like rabbits caught in the
headlights.
Some of us are standing at a crossroads with one
foot pinned to the floor and the other flailing about
desperately. Some of us are down-shifting. Some are talking about retirement or have already
retired. Some have forgotten who we were, but
never known who we really are.
Some of us are fulfilled - some completely lost.
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Most people don’t give much thought to planning their retirement – in fact many prefer not to think about it at all until it’s upon them. It can seem scary and unreal for many as they sense the potential for a vast space opening up before them.
No matter your age or lifestyle, your income or interests, spending some time preparing and planning your future will only pay dividends.
2Young2Retire was created and developed by an American couple,
Howard and Marika Stone, who retired only to find themselves champing at the bit to do something ‘meaningful’ with their time.
So they built a community of like-minded people and helped get them started on new careers, many in the voluntary field but mostly with some form of remuneration. Their enthusiasm has now crossed the American borders and 2Young2Retire Facilitators help and support people in their own communities all over the world.
I feel privileged to be the first '2Young2Retire' Certified Facilitator in Spain and one of the first in Europe to have been trained by Howard and Marika, to help you move forward meaningfully into the next phase of your life and participate actively in the longevity revolution.
Together we will look at emotional, spiritual, relationship, community, volunteering and travel aspects, as well as the leisure, wellness and money issues around retirement. I currently offer 3 options for exploring these important themes.
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Whether you’re already retired, on the point of leaving paid work, or just thinking about your years ahead,
now is the time to make some plans and put those plans into action. Don’t wait until it’s too late and you find yourself sitting around bored or, worse, depressed.
Act now!
The present moment is the moment of power! Decide to take control of your life, contact me and find out how you can move forward into the next, and possibly most important, phase of your life!
Courses are presented and conducted in English. Included in the package are 2 paperback books by Howard and Marika Stone:‘Too Young To Retire: 101 Ways to start the rest of your life’ (English only), and, ‘A Journal of Transition’ (available in both English and Castellano).
Cost of courses depends on location and time of year - please contact me for prices. All course options are payable through PayPal: 
I am also available for promotional talks on supporting the transition from pre- to post-retirement.
To request current details, email me at: jean@bestmoveforward.com For more 2Young2Retire info in general, go to: www.2young2retire.com
Looking forward to helping you plan the rest of your life!
Warm wishes
Jean
‘Many a false step is made while standing still.’ Chinese proverb
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Course Facilitator: click on my pic to find out more about me! 
Jean Gilhead
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