The Hidden Fear Behind Retirement: What Are You Really Afraid of Losing?
Are you finding yourself working longer hours as retirement draws near? Ignoring the signs of burnout and pushing yourself to the limit?
This could be more than just a desire to finish strong.
It might be a subconscious way of avoiding the looming question—”Who am I without my work?”
Overworking is often a coping mechanism to avoid confronting our fears and insecurities.
And if you’re working harder than ever as retirement approaches, it could be a sign that you’re not actually afraid of retirement, but about losing your work identity.
