Boomers: The Next Stage of Life

Boomers: The Next Stage of Life

Boomers, born between the years of 1946 and 1964, are beginning to enter the retirement scene as well as facing the Empty Nest Syndrome. As the Boomers watch their children attend college many are simply asking themselves one question, “What next?”

Though you may have been expecting this season of your life (and many times wishing it would arrive sooner than later) the sudden realization that you are childless can be an overwhelming fact to accept. Though this transition is full of both negative and positive emotions, this can be an exciting and fulfilling time.

This stage of your life can be a time where you and your husband reclaim your lives. Taking back time for each other can be your daily focus and revitalize your marriage. As Boomers prepare for retirement, history is changing before our eyes. Never before have such a large number of people entered retirement at the same time. Boomers are embracing retirement and their newly found freedom in an entirely different way. Once the initial shock wears off, you and your husband can use this time to enjoy each other and spend time together in ways that you weren’t able to do with a full house.

It is normal to feel depressed during this transition. If you are feeling very sad make sure to let those around you know. Sometimes, just getting out and spending time with family and friends is just what is needed to help smooth the rough spots during this transition. Also, don’t forget that the greatest support that you have during this time is your husband. You may find that taking that long awaited vacation is the best way to make the adjustment. Simply getting away from everything, changing your day-to-day routine, and enjoying some one on one time with your spouse can be the best way to make the jump from mother to empty nester.
There are a lot of changes that will be taking place, and many of these will occur once your children move on and establish their own lives. At this time, many Boomers begin thinking about downsizing and look for smaller homes to buy. All of this change may be emotionally tough to deal with. You may find that it is best to take things slowly and put off some of the larger decisions until after you get used to your new lifestyle.

Embracing the changes that are ahead of you will help make certain that you adjust to your new lifestyle in a positive and healthy manner. Though it is normal to feel some sadness, you should be wary of any negative emotions that seem overwhelming. It may be necessary to just take things slowly and adjust before thinking about moving, renovating your home, or buying a second home. Spend time with your husband and enjoy the freedom that you now have. This can and will be the best time of your life if you keep a positive attitude and open spirit.

Marcia Chumbley is a work at home mom and grandmother in Minnesota. She is the owner of a Christian Work From Home Moms and Grandparents web site at http://www.faithfulgrannies.com. Bringing generations of Christian Work From Home Moms, Grandmothers, Parents, Boomers and Families together while providing resources, inspiration and affordable advertising while balancing the work at home experience.

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