Professional Retirement Help: Where Can You Turn for Life Planning, Not Just Finances?
Are you approaching retirement and wondering what comes next—not just financially, but emotionally, socially, and personally? If you’re in your forties, fifties, or sixties, you might find yourself asking deeper questions than just “Will I have enough money?”
You might be wondering:
– Who am I without my job title?
– How will I fill my days with meaning and joy?
– What does purpose look like after decades of career and caregiving?
If these thoughts resonate with you, you’re not alone—and you’re not without support. That’s where retirement coaching can make all the difference.
Retirement Is a Life Transition—Not Just a Financial One
Financial advisors, accountants, and estate planners all play an important role in retirement preparation. They can help you manage money, minimize taxes, or protect your estate.
But let’s be honest—retirement is about more than money.
For many, the harder questions are about identity, purpose, connection, and routine. After years of being defined by your work or your responsibilities, retirement can feel like a disorienting loss of direction. You may be financially ready but emotionally unprepared.
That’s where a retirement coach steps in—offering support not for your bank account, but for your life.
What Does a Retirement Coach Do?
A retirement coach helps you plan for the human side of retirement. This includes:
– Reimagining your purpose now that work is no longer the center of your life
– Exploring what brings you joy, fulfillment, and energy
– Creating structure in your days without the 9-to-5
– Navigating relationship shifts with partners, friends, or adult children
– Building confidence and clarity around your next chapter
Through powerful questions, reflection exercises, and supportive guidance, you’ll create a roadmap for a meaningful, satisfying retirement—on your terms.
Why Not Just Ask Friends or Family?
It’s tempting to rely on the advice of others. But retirement is highly personal. What works for one person might leave another feeling unfulfilled. Friends and family can offer anecdotes—but they’re not trained to guide you through the psychological shifts that come with this transition.
A professional retirement coach offers:
– A structured process, not just scattered advice
– An unbiased, supportive environment to explore your hopes and concerns
– Tools and strategies tailored to your life stage and lifestyle
– The accountability to turn ideas into action
Who Benefits from Retirement Coaching?
Retirement coaching is for anyone navigating change or seeking clarity in the next phase of life. It’s especially helpful if:
– You feel unsure or anxious about how to spend your time
– You’re struggling to adjust to life after work
– You want to be proactive and intentional about your future
– You crave purpose, contribution, or adventure—but aren’t sure where to begin
Whether you’re already retired or planning ahead, coaching helps you transition with confidence—not just into retirement, but into a vibrant new chapter.
Need a Starting Point? Try the 9 Habits
If you’d like to explore on your own first, start with Sarah Barry’s bestselling book:
📘 9 Habits of Happy Retirees
A practical, uplifting guide to the lifestyle habits that support long-term happiness and well-being in retirement. Backed by research and filled with real-world wisdom, it’s a roadmap for navigating life beyond the paycheck.
📝 9 Habits of Happy Retirees: The Companion Workbook
This hands-on workbook is the perfect companion to the book. It offers space for reflection, journaling, and action planning—ideal for those who want to go deeper and begin shaping their own retirement journey right away.
Retirement Re-defined
“9 Habits of Happy Retirees” is your guidebook to crafting a retirement lifestyle that goes beyond financial security, focusing on the habits that lead to true happiness and contentment in your golden years.
The Essential Workbook
This workbook is designed to complement the book’s theoretical foundation, it offers a hands-on approach to improving your mental, emotional, and social well-being in retirement.
Take the First Step Toward a Meaningful Retirement
You’ve spent years building your career, supporting others, and meeting responsibilities. Now it’s time to create a retirement that nourishes you—inside and out.
📩 Contact Sarah Barry
Email: hello@sarahbarry.com
Website: www.sarahbarry.com
Whether you’re ready for one-on-one coaching or want to start with the book and workbook, Sarah is here to guide you with insight, encouragement, and real-world tools.
Retirement is not the end of your story—it’s the beginning of a new one. Make it a chapter you can’t wait to live.