How to Move on After Retirement
- 1). Take up a hobby to keep you busy. Find a new hobby that you've always wanted to try, such as fly fishing or scrapbooking, and engross yourself in it. You can also start up a hobby that you used to enjoy but stopped doing over the years, such as painting or coin collecting. Not only will a hobby make you feel productive but it will also help you occupy your time.
- 2). Travel with your spouse or other retired friends. Choose a place where you've always wanted to travel, such as Paris or Australia, and go there. Since you don't have work to return to, consider an extended vacation -- two weeks or more. Allot enough time to take in all of the sights while at the same time allowing yourself time to kick back and relax.
- 3). Work part-time or volunteer with a nonprofit organization. It can be hard for some retirees to get used to not working; finding a part-time job can be beneficial. Find a job that interests you, such as at a hardware store or flower shop, and has flexible hours. You can also choose to volunteer your time with a charity or organization that you support.
- 4). Take time to relax. Many retirees feel like they need to keep busy and don't even consider relaxing. Retirement is supposed to be a time of leisure after many years of working. Treat yourself by sitting outside and reading a book, watching DVDs of your favorite TV programs or going shopping.
- 5). Keep in touch with old colleagues and co-workers. Some retirees feel separation anxiety and miss colleagues they were close with. Schedule lunch or coffee dates with some of your old co-workers or stop by your old workplace once in a while to visit. Retiring means you're letting go of the work, not your friends.
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