10 Ways to Keep Busy During Retirement

Don’t simply retire from something; have something to retire to.
— Harry Emerson Fosdick

Whenever you feel like doing something, but do not have the time… take a notepad and write it down! Save this notepad away… this will be “100 things to do after I retire” list. Many times we forget to record our desires, and so end up forgetting them. Don’t let it happen to you!

Pursue your passions: Paint sunsets, sculpt , sing, learn Tai-chi, buy a telescope and explore the skies.

Read books on your interests, explore different genres like Science Fiction or Romance. Read on different topics like History or Geography .

Experience Nature: Walk less traveled paths, watch the moon, feel the wind on your face. Meditate on the sun-soaked grass. Have a picnic.

If you follow a religion: Devote your time to it, study and enhance your spirituality.

Have fun with you little ones: Your grandchildren will be your afterlife to you after retirement- you’ll live through them. It is worth taking out some of your valuable time for playing with them, watching them grow, helping them learn.

Take proper health care: Some of your time may be spent at the cardiologist or the podiatrist, depending on how healthy you are. Look after yourself.

Join special groups meant for your age group: You’ll find many people there passing through similar experiences. If you have problems they will provide you with support, and guidance.

Clean up the slate: It is best to resolve any misunderstandings, or resentments that might exist in others. You don’t want to die being misunderstood.

Write an autobiography: With your long years of experience, you will surely have a lot to share which will be immensely helpful to others. Even if you feel you have nothing to share, just start writing one, and you’ll be surprised at how freely the words will flow.