For many it happens at midlife, but in fact aLife Reimaginedmoment can come at any age.
In place of that old route (and rut!
Whether by choice or by financial necessity, we are continuing to work long past traditional retirement age.
As pioneers in this new life stage, we are seeking out new possibilities.
For some of us, this means delving into favorite hobbies, interests or volunteer gigs.
For others, it entails going back to school or traveling to far-off destinations.
And for others still, it means starting a business or embarking on a dream career.
But for all of us, it involves looking ahead and asking ourselves, “What’s next?”
Reflect: What’s real for you?
Lasting change often begins by looking inward.
This doesn’t mean you must retreat to a monastery or spend hours in the lotus position.
It’s a chance to go inward and listen to your own story.
Reflection involves revisiting the narrative in your head about your life up until this time.
Looking forward, what is most important to you?
What choices are you likely to face in the years ahead?
What possibilities would you most like to pursue?
Are you satisfied with how you spend your days?
As we age, the basis for those connections tends to fade.
You may have moved to another city or simply drifted apart socially.
The same is true for work friends: You may have changed jobs or left the labor force entirely.
And this occurs just when we all needauthentic connections.
They may see you more clearly than you see yourself.
2.To convene your sounding board, find one committed listener who can offer you support.
3.Once you’ve found your listener, bounce ideas off him or her every few weeks.
Then slowly add new sounding board members.
Strive to recruit a catalyst, a connector, a taskmaster and a mentor.
Say yes; you’re well on your way to being a reimagineer.
The point of these exercises is simply to get a feel for exploring new ideas and activities.
Kick off your exploring with some modest accomplishments:
