The secrets to a happy retirement: Professor Joanne Earl shares what you can do
20 January 2025
Retirement gives you back something precious: time. So, what's your plan for a full and happy retirement?
On today's episode, organisational psychologist and retirement planning researcher Professor Joanne Earl shares practical strategies for this exciting new life chapter. They include:
- what you need to think about (hint: it’s not just your finances)
- how to make the transition from work to retirement easier
- hobbies, volunteering, or starting a side project
- investing time in relationships and avoiding loneliness
- prioritising physical activity and self-care.
Retirement is an opportunity to design the life you really want. Listen now to learn the strategies you need to achieve it.
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Anne Fuchs Executive General Manager - Advocacy and Impact
Professor Joanne Earl organisational psychologist
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