The Art of Retirement

The Art of Retirement - Opening the next door... by Tina Toedt

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The Art of Retirement
Opening the Next Door...

What if retirement were more than an ending, but a doorway to a fresh start?

Tina Toedt’s The Art of Retirement …Opening the Next Door will guide you to reframe retirement as a new beginning.  A time to redecorate your days with meaning, passion, and new rhythms, giving purpose to your days.

With vulnerability, grace, and real-life examples, Tina shares the joys and challenges of retirement. Her three-times-a-charm retirement story provides practical ways to invite God into each moment, cultivate gratitude, and reflect on your faith. No matter where you are in the retirement process, this gift book will encourage you as you look to redecorate and repurpose your life,  rejoicing as you look to Christ as your stronghold.

This book is for anyone standing at the threshold of retirement, or struggling in retirement, wondering, “What now?” Your next season can be just as meaningful, maybe even more. This book will help you step into retirement with purpose, not passivity.  Because opening the next door takes more than a plan, it takes intention.

A practical, encouraging, faith-based guide to navigating retirement with purpose, joy, and God-given direction.

Attention, retirees!

Are you ready to unlock the secrets to a fulfilling and purposeful retirement?

The Art of Retirement... Opening the Next Door is your ultimate guide to navigating this exciting new chapter in your life!

Tina Toedt’s inspirational book offers a fresh, Christian perspective on embracing retirement with open arms. Discover how to redecorate and repurpose your life as you transition into retirement, finding renewed meaning and joy along the way.

This must-read retirement guide includes:

  • Practical tips for adjusting to your new lifestyle.
  • Inspiring stories from fellow retirees who have found their calling.
  • Biblical wisdom to guide you on your journey.
  • Strategies for unlocking your true potential in retirement.
  • Heartfelt advice for nurturing relationships and building new connections.

Whether you're a retiree yourself or someone who wants to better understand and support a loved one entering retirement, this book offers a wealth of knowledge and inspiration.

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.

Proverbs 3:5-6

Quotes from the Book

"Change isn’t easy, and transition is hard, but retirement is a whole new adventure! With it comes a rollercoaster of emotions as well as a door to opportunity. Our journey together will invite you to walk through that door with confidence, embracing retirement as a new beginning rather than just as a natural ending."

"Retirement is personal, like a painting. Everyone’s retirement will look different, because we are all made to be unique, and with a variety of gifts and abilities, likes and dislikes."

"After attempting to retire from a beloved career several times over, I’ve learned it’s important to explore the social and emotional challenges of retirement with honesty and transparency."

"While we all have different stories and life experiences, we must be willing to share them and learn from each other. This book is meant to give you the benefit of my story and the stories of others. My hope is that you will find common ground in our struggles as well as our triumphs."

"We are all born with an innate desire for purpose. Purpose gives us structure. It organizes our days. It gives us the ability to prioritize our time. It keeps us from aimlessly floating from one activity to the next. … But structuring our day to live within that calling is hard without the defined purpose that comes with a career."

"Even though I had all day to do as I pleased, it felt as though I was paralyzed by my inability to choose what to do first….Secretly, I wanted my day to tell me what to do and to sequence it for me. I woke up every morning with a 24-hour blank slate, with no idea how to fill it, which left me in a bit of an identity crisis."

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Tina Toedt

About the Author

Tina Toedt

Tina Toedt, a retired educator with an M. Ed in Education, is an advocate for people of all ages. A lifelong learner, she enjoys writing, speaking, creating colored pencil sketches, and traveling. Spending worshipful, praise-filled moments with Jesus is an important part of her days.

Family and friends know her as someone who cares deeply and celebrates life with passion. Called to serve at the other end of the generational spectrum, Tina now facilitates and plans events in her community group at church for for those 60+.

Originally from the Chicago suburbs, she currently resides in North Canton, Ohio, and winters in Florida with her husband of forty-four years, Chris, and her little dog, Daisy. She is mom to three and Mimi to four—being a Mimi is one of her biggest joys.

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