While doing long range planning with folks I’m seeing a lot of stressed out people living below their means and not taking any vacations. It’s as if they are awaiting the holy grail at age 65. To me, it makes no sense to skimp on life and keep grinding it out all for a “perceived” great life from age 65-85? Here’s why!
It has been proven that people that work 40-46 weeks/year out produce folks that work 50-52 weeks/year. I know for myself when I’m going away. I must be laser focused at least 2 weeks before to prepare and 2 weeks after to catch up from a vacation. Yes, my efficiency improves dramatically!- The mind and body need to have time for rest and recuperation which prevents burnout.
- Many develop health issues as they hit retirement age and I’ve seen numerous situations where long-term care health costs have wiped out one’s life savings. It happened to my grandmother! Don’t fall into the trap of trading time for money in your working years and then trading money for health in retirement.
- There is no guarantee that one will live into their 80’s and beyond. Even with advances in medicine we are all on the roulette wheel of life every day. Seize the day!
- The biggest fear of people is the fear of running out of money!
Stressed and anxiety ridden is no way to live life! People that have concrete plans with the proper life, long-term care and estate planning done don’t have the same stress levels as those that don’t. Get planned out and give yourself a permission slip to start spending money, taking vacations and enjoying what precious life we have left. For more information contact us here today.