Retirement Mindset Prep
Tool • Gate: Women’s Mental Health
Retirement Mindset Prep
Purpose / Reason
Shift identity and routines toward post‑work life with intention.
Answer to: “How do I prepare mentally for retirement?” How to Apply
1) Envision your week post‑work; pick 2 pilot activities.
2) Run each once this week; adjust for next week.
3) Connect with one community aligned to those pilots. How & Why It Works
• Proactive identity work reduces the loss-of-role dip.
• Community anchors protect mood in transitions. Results & Goals
• Smoother emotional transition into retirement.
• Steady social contact and purpose.
• Less financial/time anxiety from concrete plans. References
Shift identity and routines toward post‑work life with intention.
Answer to: “How do I prepare mentally for retirement?” How to Apply
1) Envision your week post‑work; pick 2 pilot activities.
2) Run each once this week; adjust for next week.
3) Connect with one community aligned to those pilots. How & Why It Works
• Proactive identity work reduces the loss-of-role dip.
• Community anchors protect mood in transitions. Results & Goals
• Smoother emotional transition into retirement.
• Steady social contact and purpose.
• Less financial/time anxiety from concrete plans. References