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Life Starts at Retirement

Life Starts at Retirement

By: Maureen Dobranski
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 Retirement

Around the world, many people are wanting to enjoy retirement through new experiences, adventures and embracing this fun and dynamic time of their lives. Life Starts at Retirement focuses on a positive attitude, well being, relationships with a minor focus on financial knowledge to ensure your retirement will be remarkable.

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  • Your first year of retirement: Things to make your retirement REMARKABLE!

    Your first year of retirement: Things to make your retirement REMARKABLE!
    Dec 13 2025
    In today's video I talk about 7 things to make your first year of retirement....REMARKABLE!

    Retirement is pictured at your "golden years," the "best time of your life" and something we can't wait to get to. But for many people, retirement is a struggle. We go from being busy, having a purpose and working for 30 years to nothing. That can be difficult.

    And so after talking to many, many retiree's I've come up with a list of 7 things to help you through that first year. To help you get on track and to set yourself up for success in retirement.

    Timestamps:
    0:00 - Introduction
    0:48 - Relax
    2:27 - Friendship
    3:30 - Let excitement guide you
    4:30 - Be careful of big commitments
    5:22 - Be honest with yourself
    6:42 - Dress for the person you want to be
    7:16 - Retirement is a process

    Retirement is one of the four largest stages a person goes through. The more you understand about it and what to expect, the more REMARKABLE it can be!!

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    9 mins
  • I don't care anymore...the FREEDOM I found in retirement

    I don't care anymore...the FREEDOM I found in retirement
    Dec 6 2025
    Retirement didn’t just change my daily routine — it changed my mindset. After years of worrying about what people thought, explaining myself, and living by expectations… I finally reached the stage of life where I can say: I don’t care anymore — and I have never felt more free.

    In this video, I share the unexpected emotional freedom that came with retirement — letting go of people-pleasing, releasing comparison, and finally choosing peace over pressure.
    If you’re nearing retirement or already there and wondering why life suddenly feels lighter (or why you're ready to stop caring what others think), you are not alone.

    This is especially for anyone over 50 who is navigating identity shifts, confidence changes, or that powerful moment of choosing to live authentically instead of living for approval.

    💬 I’d love to hear from you: What’s one thing you’ve stopped caring about since retirement? Comment below — your story may inspire someone else.

    Things I no longer care about in retirement...
    Timestamps:
    0:00 - Introduction
    2:42 - What anyone thinks of me
    3:26 - Being liked by others
    4:33 - Other people's opinions
    5:55 - The need to justify myself
    6:23 - Looking younger
    7:10 - Energy suckers
    7:48 - To compare myself to others
    8:25 - Regrets

    #retirementplanning #retirement mindset #life after retirement, #women over 60 #not caring what people think #freedom #freedominretirement
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    10 mins
  • Letting go of GUILT in retirement

    Letting go of GUILT in retirement
    Nov 29 2025
    Guilt is one of the most common — and most hidden — struggles retirees face.

    In this episode of Life Starts at Retirement, we talk openly about the guilt that comes with finally prioritizing yourself after decades of putting everyone else first. From feelings of obligation toward family and caregiving responsibilities, to the pressure of being needed, available, or “useful” — this emotional weight can quietly steal the joy from what should be one of the most fulfilling seasons of life.

    If you’ve ever felt guilty for:
    • Traveling or enjoying freedom in retirement
    • Saying “no” to family obligations
    • Choosing experiences over expectations
    • Wanting more joy, adventure, or personal growth
    …you are not alone — and you are not selfish.

    In this honest conversation, we explore:
    🔦 Why guilt shows up in retirement
    🔦 How to recognize when guilt is misplaced
    🔦 The emotional shift that comes with reclaiming your time
    🔦 Healthy boundaries for family relationships
    🔦 Why your joy does not take anything away from others

    This video is for anyone navigating the emotional transition into retirement, feeling torn between supporting loved ones and finally living the life they worked so hard to earn.

    Your time matters. Your happiness matters. And your dreams didn’t expire when your career ended.

    Timestamps
    0:00 - Introduction
    8:13 - Be where your feet are
    9:00 - Give yourself permission
    9:14 - Schedule anchors
    10:12 - Love isn't on a timer
    10:31 - You matter too


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    13 mins
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