The Retirement Newsletter: Imposter Syndrome and Side Hustles

Issue Number: 190 (43) — is it holding you back

Photo by Author — flowers in the snow — which is the imposter?

Welcome

Welcome to issue 190 (43).

This week, imposter syndrome and side hustles.

Side Hustles

I have written a lot about side hustles, and I think side hustles have two important functions in retirement:

1. Extra money

A side hustle can bring in some extra money to support your retirement. The money may or may not be important; that is, your pension is enough to live on, but having a little extra cash in your pocket is always good fun. Plus, that extra cash is good for your mental health.

2. Mental Health

I am not a trained health professional, and I have based the following on my experiences and the limited training I have received over the years to support students.

I feel that mental health in retirement is often neglected, as we tend to focus on our physical health. We focus on the latest ache, pain, or body part that is no longer working as expected. However, our mental health should not be neglected, and we must keep an eye on it (see my piece, Mental Health and Retirement).