Well, besides feeling fortunate, resentful, and eagerly anticipating retirement for both positive and negative reasons, what else is there?
Some more I've observed are: uninformed, challenged, hesitant, worried, frustrated, depressed and annoyed. These might be classified as "negative" but are a natural progression of not planning, or not liking the circumstances in which people find themselves.
Positive feelings and attitudes some show are feeling fortunate, relaxed, prepared, relieved, excited, happy, useful, in control, motivated and proud.
The difference? I believe it might have a great deal to do with the locus of control. If you feel your future life is out of your control, a great unknown with scary consequences, it might be the time to take control of as many areas as you can.
Of course, no one can know the future. We may be hit by a car today, but that's a pretty uninformed way to view life.
Better to take action in the areas you can. The most important of those is a positive mental attitude. Take stock of all your mental, physical and emotional assets and know you have to power to proceed positively.
More tomorrow.
M.
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