Are you familiar with “retirement shock”? It can often happen when retirees feel a sense of loss after leaving their careers, especially when their routines and sense of purpose are disrupted. Sadly, it happens all too often. Many retirees feel anxious and saddened with almost 1 in 3 saying they experienced depression.

Mike Drak knows retirement shock very well. He personally struggled with feelings of anxiety, lack of direction, and even depression landing him in what he called “Retirement Hell.”

In the book Retirement Heaven or Hell; Which Will You Choose?, Mike shares his personal story and the lessons he learned to help retirees avoid some of the potential pitfalls. Nine principles are also outlined to help guide retirees ensure that their retirement is a rewarding, enjoyable and fulfilling phase of life.