Retiring: creating a life that works for you

Introduction. Understanding the Experience of Retiring

Retiring Takes Work: The Four Big Tasks

Task 1: Deciding When and How to Retire

Task 2: Detaching from Work

Task 3: Building a Provisional Life Structure for Retirement

Task 4: Consolidating a Stable Life Structure for Retirement

The Role of Others in the Retirement Transition

Epilogue. Putting the Lessons to Work.