Two retirement questions…I asked three people:
What’s the best thing about retirement? What have you learnt about retirement?
John Henderson
The best thing about retirement is doing what you want, when you want – could be travel, golf, sailing, writing your memoirs……….whatever….and, yes, you can have 2 morning teas.
Retirement has taught me that you definitely need a project (or two) and it’s good to still make lists – achievement drives happiness.
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Ric
Retirement is the best thing. Time to do the things that weren’t possible before.
I have learnt to be more frugal with my money. Also I spend more time looking after myself.
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Len
Retirement gives most of us an opportunity to travel, sightsee, catch up with and spend meaningful time with family and friends made during a lifetime of work. It should be considered as a new life in many ways, as one is not restricted by the regimentation of work.
Unless one remains active mentally and physically, a period of idleness will work against one’s life. I have seen friends live only a short life because of their inactivity’ It brings truth to the saying If you sit in God’s waiting room you will be called.
It is important to be physically active, like – volunteering for work in charities, etc; walking or playing sport; doing Pilates (Physio exercises); doing the garden while one is able; travelling to see more places; and any other physical activity that keeps one mobile.
It is also important to keep one’s mind active, like – reading interesting books; doing one’s family genealogy; joining friends and others in debates or just talking; writing books; lecturing or being a guest speaker on matters of one’s knowledge; studying subjects of interest.
Your thoughts?
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