As we head into Thanksgiving week, today’s Five Minute Friday is all about one of the most grounding and transformative practices we have in retirement: gratitude.
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The Emotional Shift Into Retirement
Retirement isn’t just a logistical change — it’s an emotional one. The routines fade, the job titles disappear, and the calendar opens up. That newfound space can feel freeing… but also a little unsettling.
Practicing gratitude helps anchor us through this transition. It reminds us of what’s constant, what’s meaningful, and what we often overlook.
Why Gratitude Matters Even More Now
For the first time in decades, retirement gives us time — time to slow down, reflect, and actually notice our lives. When the deadlines and noise drop away, what remains?
Retirement lets us finally see those things clearly — if we choose to look.
A Thanksgiving Reminder
Thanksgiving isn’t just about food (though no complaints there).
It’s a built-in pause button — a moment to look around the table, literal or symbolic, and think: “Wow. I’m lucky.”
And here’s the truth: In retirement, every day can be Thanksgiving. It’s not about the holiday — it’s about the mindset.
Your Weekend Gratitude Challenge
Before Monday arrives, try this simple exercise:
Gratitude multiplies when it’s expressed. Gratitude isn’t just a feeling —
It’s a practice, an expression, and a powerful tool for shaping this stage of life.
Wishing you a warm, connected, and grateful Thanksgiving holiday weekend.
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