Some people just don’t bother to retire until they have no choice. By then, they may be old and tired and sick and they’re less likely to enjoy their retirement living. Retirement is a phase of our lives just like any other phase, and we owe it to ourselves to claim the full benefits that it can offer.
Hopefully you’ve planned for this day for some time now, and you’re prepared financially for any changes in debt or income your retirement will bring.
Some people look forward to retirement all of their lives until the day comes, and then they become depressed because they think life is over. If you have grandkids, you should know that life is not over at all.
You’ll enjoy your retirement living more if you’re busy. You’ve probably got some kind of project you need to work on, or someone you need to call.
The better you feel about yourself, the more you’ll enjoy your retirement. Perhaps you could take a class at the community college on a subject that interests you.
Reach out to others during this time and don’t become a hermit. Play with your grandkids, and if you don’t have any, play with someone else’s.
You may be retiring from your job but you don’t have to retire from anything else. This is your time to howl. Don’t fall into the trap of “keeping busy”. Sure that may help the time to go by faster, but that’s not going to bring you any enjoyment. Make sure you’re actively
engaged in what you’re spending your time on. If you’re just going through the motions, you’re not going to find any real satisfaction. If you’re really having a hard time finding something meaningful, consider volunteer work. You will be welcomed with open arms.
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