When considering these changes it is also useful to understand how other people will be affected. External factors will have a bearing on what that new lifestyle looks like and will influence short, medium and long-term aspirations.
If such a lifestyle change is to be successful and enjoyable then it needs to be planned for. Individuals will need information, have a strong self-awareness, and above all resilience. They may already have begun to formulate plans, whether it be travel, spending more time on leisure interests, helping others in voluntary work, or starting a business. But what is truly needed to ensure someone makes a successful transition smoothly?
Our Lifestyle Choices programme has the following primary objectives:
• To highlight and explore a broad range of life issues that might change and to encourage the individual to prepare for these changes as best as they can
• To help identify and prioritise any concerns and to signpost the individual to the best sources for more information, support, guidance and advice
• To help the individual to plan for this major change in lifestyle so that they can achieve their aspirations and goals