A Nouriam Companion Guide
A Gentle Guide to Life Beyond Work
You've stopped working. Now the real work begins.
A compassionate guide for navigating the profound identity shift of retirement. Evidence-based tools for finding purpose, managing the emotional transition, and designing a fulfilling life beyond your career.
Launch Price €19.99
You dreamed of freedom, but endless open days feel more disorienting than liberating. Time stretches awkwardly.
For decades, your job defined you. Now when someone asks what you do, the answer feels hollow.
You feel guilty for not 'doing' enough, even though you've earned this rest. Relaxation feels like failure.
Work colleagues were your community. Now the calendar is empty and building new connections feels daunting.
You're not alone. With the right support and tools, things can get better.
PDF Format
Nine comprehensive chapters with evidence-based guidance, practical exercises, and compassionate support for your journey.
Printable PDF
Beautifully designed worksheets for reflection, journaling, and putting the concepts into practice.
MP3 Audio Files
Calming guided meditations and breathing exercises you can use anytime you need support.
Quick Reference PDF
International crisis hotlines and professional resources, because some moments need more than a book can provide.
Nine comprehensive chapters designed to support you through every aspect of this transition.
Understanding why the transition hits harder than expected and what's really happening beneath the surface.
Navigating the identity crisis that comes when your title no longer defines you.
Making peace with unstructured time and finding the balance between purpose and rest.
Releasing the guilt of "doing nothing" and finding new measures of a day well spent.
Navigating changed dynamics with partners, friends, and family.
Practical wisdom for managing resources and finding value beyond earning.
Adjusting sleep, exercise, and health routines for this new chapter.
Why it's never too late to learn, explore, and become someone new.
Defining what you want to leave behind — and how to start building it now.
Many people who anticipate retirement with excitement still find the transition challenging. This guide helps you prepare for the emotional shifts that often surprise even the most eager retirees.
Absolutely. Unexpected or involuntary retirement often intensifies the identity and emotional challenges. Chapter 2 specifically addresses processing unplanned transitions.
This guide isn't about stopping all work — it's about transitioning from work-as-identity to work-as-choice. Many readers find clarity about what kind of work serves them in this season.
Yes. Chapter 5 addresses the unique challenges of couples on different retirement timelines.
The main ebook and worksheets are in PDF format, optimized for reading on any device or printing. The audio meditations are MP3 files that work on any device or audio player.
No. This guide is a self-help resource that complements professional care. If you're experiencing significant distress, we strongly encourage you to seek support from a qualified mental health professional.
Yes. If this guide isn't what you needed, just email us within 14 days and we'll send your money back — no questions asked.
You've stopped working. Now the real work begins. With the right tools and compassionate guidance, you can navigate this transition with more ease and understanding.