Thinking about retiring soon? Before you hand in your badge and bake your farewell cake, read this. Retirement isn’t just a financial decision—it’s a life decision. In this blog, I share a real story that still sticks with me, explore why timing matters more than most people realize, and explain why having a “vitality plan” is just as essential as a retirement fund. Your go-go years won’t last forever. Plan for more than just money—plan for meaning.

Retirement isn’t one long summer vacation. It’s a series of seasons—each with its own energy, purpose, and rhythm. In this blog, Dr. Steve Sandoval invites you to rethink retirement by aligning your habits and mindset with the actual seasons of the year. Whether you’re planting new ideas in spring, reconnecting in summer, harvesting meaning in fall, or resting deeply in winter—this seasonal approach can bring structure and vitality to your life after work.

Retirement isn’t the end. It’s the start of rediscovering everything you shelved for decades. You’re not done—you contain multitudes. Read more.

Retirement is often seen as the ultimate freedom, but it can also bring a quiet sense of loss—especially when we miss feeling needed. In my latest blog, I explore how retirees can rediscover purpose, reignite passion, and find meaningful ways to contribute. It’s time to shift from just “existing” to truly flourishing.

Flourishing in retirement doesn’t come from waiting around—it comes from small, intentional steps taken on purpose, not by default.

Retirement can bring unexpected emptiness—not because you're lazy, but because no one's asking for your help anymore. This blog explores how that ache to be needed isn't a weakness—it's a compass. And it might just point you toward your most meaningful chapter yet.

Your retirement path shouldn't be a copy of your neighbor's—and it doesn’t have to be. This post unpacks why a one-size-fits-all approach falls flat and how crafting a personalized, values-driven plan can lead to a richer, more authentic retirement experience.