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New trend has workers blowing their savings in favor of enjoying 'mini-retirements'

"Millennials, Gen Z, Gen X, and Boomers are all doing it for different reasons."

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Mark Wales
By Mark WalesSep 25, 2025
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The markets consistently rise and fall like a roller coaster. One person's savings have them retiring like kings on a Monday, and then by Friday, the floor falls out. Suddenly, sandy beaches are replaced with hard work for an extra decade instead. The truth is, we can plan for the future, but there is no way to secure a perfect outcome.

Some bold individuals in every generation have decided to take dominion over what they actually can: the present. Why wait for the future when you can implement the best parts throughout your life, today? People are taking breaks from work by dipping into their funds for "mini retirements." It's not just one generation. It's all of them.

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Every generation has its own reason, but they're all putting themselves FIRST and going for it

A 2025 survey conducted by HSBC found that affluent individuals were increasingly planning and taking mini-retirements, or what they referred to as "multi-retirements." Looking to improve their quality of life, 37% of the U.S. respondents were coordinating a six-month to one-year pause in their work life.

Moving away from the all-in retirement plan, people hope to overcome their job fatigue with some much-needed relief. A 2023 study in the National Library of Medicine found that recovery periods allowing people to detach from work had significant benefits for their overall well-being. Vacations, mindfulness, and physical activity all helped reduce work stress among individuals.

In a 2025 article, Newsweek reported on the study that the trend was spanning all generations, each for their own reasons: Gen Z is looking to uncover their passions, Millennials seek some dedicated family time, Gen X pursues adventure and getaway, and the Boomers are focused on their general wellness.

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Why are multiple mini retirements better for your health than a single big one at the end?

When people hang up their shoes and call it quits on their work life, there's only so much time to enjoy before the journey comes to an end. According to a 2022 study reported in the National Library of Medicine, people who had a more physically demanding career have lower life expectancies than those who are more advantaged. They also noted that lifestyle factors were a strong determining factor in post-career life expectancy.

There are no guarantees on how our bodies will maintain health as we age. Some people are extremely lucky and have very fit and long healthy lives. No matter how much time and effort we put into mental and physical health, we can't control what happens. What's also troubling is that many people retire without having ever used much of their vacation time. A 2025 survey published in Globe Newswire discovered 62% of U.S. workers failed to take advantage of their allotted time off.

A 2025 study in Science Daily found that mentally disconnecting from work during vacation is among the strongest correlations for improved well-being. Additionally, these benefits are lasting longer than once thought. Finding the means and time to take extended breaks scientifically boosts your health. People return to their careers more motivated and recharged.

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Finding the courage and means to start adding mini retirements into your lifestyle takes both mental resilience and resourcefulness. By normalizing these intentional breaks, present and future generations can build healthier and more sustainable lives. Incorporating meaningful leisurely times when our bodies have the most energy and ability to fully enjoy them isn't just a way to avoid burnout—it's a strategically good choice.

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