A practical and funny retirement guide for women
The Ultimate Fun Retirement Guide for Women
A Practical and Funny Gift to Help Retirees Feel Happy, Confident, and Excited About What's Next
Turn "Now What?" into "Watch Me."
Part pep talk, part practical guide, and full of warmth, this book helps women create a retirement with more purpose, confidence, connection, adventure, and fun.
- Book type
- Nonfiction
- Available formats
- Kindle, paperback, and hardcover
About this book
What It Is
A practical and funny guide for women who are retired or preparing to retire. It covers daily routines, money, travel, friendships, boundaries, hobbies, volunteering, wellness, purpose, technology, affirmations, and ideas for enjoying greater freedom.
- Building a flexible routine with energy and purpose
- More than 100 hobbies, activities, and experiences to try
- Travel, friendships, social connection, and healthy boundaries
- Realistic ideas for movement, confidence, and well-being
- Technology tips, affirmations, quotations, and relatable stories
This guide recognizes that retirement can be exciting and unsettling at the same time, then offers humor and practical ideas across the parts of life that often change after work ends.
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Reader feedback
From Amazon Readers
An Enjoyable, Inspiring Guide!!!
"Absolutely love this author and the way she writes with energy, hope, passion, and lots of love. The Ultimate Fun Retirement Guide for Women is truly a practical and fun retirement guide. The ideas are so good and realistic. The author is very compassionate and reminds the reader to do what is best for you. I love the positivity in every page and the practicality. This is truly a great resource to all women in or about to enter the retirement season of their lives. Highly recommend!!"
Get out of your rocking chair and have FUN in retirement!
"What a fun cover! It really drew me in. It made me look at my retirement differently. Chapter 11 is filled with 100 fun ideas of things to do in retirement. So many great ideas! I'm definitely going to try some of them! Maybe not juggling... but I could see myself line dancing or going glamping. I've always wanted to do that so... why not!"
Great gift for Retirees!
"I read this for my MIL who is about to enter her retirement era. Lots of great ideas and motivation for retirement. Great gift for retirees!"
Questions answered
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a good retirement gift for a woman?
Yes. It is made as a retirement gift for a friend, sister, mom, or coworker, and for a woman treating herself. It works for a send-off and keeps being useful long after the party, with humor and practical ideas for the parts of life that change after work.
Is it a good gift for a retiring teacher, nurse, or boss?
Yes. It is written for the woman who gave everything at work and deserves a joyful send-off, whatever her profession. The stories and ideas fit any woman moving from a busy career into retirement.
Is it a financial retirement-planning book?
No. It includes practical money advice to help her stress less and spend smarter, but it is not a planning or investment book. The wider focus is purpose, travel, health, friendships, and enjoying the freedom she has earned.
What does the book actually cover?
Money, health, travel, relationships, and purpose, not just a list of activities. Inside are a full travel chapter, 100+ things to try, fitness and brain-health ideas without pressure, friendship and boundary tips, 100 affirmations, and 40+ quotes.
What if she has not retired yet?
It suits women approaching retirement as well as those who have recently retired. There are also editions for men, and a guide for teachers on the way.
Is it funny, or is it a dry advice book?
It is funny. It reads as part pep talk and part belly laugh, with relatable stories from women who are retiring too, alongside the practical advice.
What formats is it available in?
Kindle, paperback, and hardcover, available worldwide on Amazon.
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