Someone said: "Retirement: World's longest coffee break" and there is another quote about retirement, which is:
'Retirement is wonderful. It's doing nothing without worrying about getting caught at it.' ~Gene Perret
Retirement word seems very boring and dependent life, although this definition is not appropriate, because there are endless leisure activities, hobbies or social interaction opportunities which can keep the retiree busy after retirement. Retirees can still enjoy their life even after retirement.
Many people choose to retire when they are eligible for private or public pension benefits, although some are forced to retire when physical conditions don't allow the person to work any more (by illness or accident) or as a result of legislation concerning their position.How to enjoy life after retirement and keep yourself busy?
Retirement might coincide with important life changes; a retired worker might move to a new location, for example a retirement community, thereby having less frequent contact with their previous social context and adopting a new lifestyle.
Retirement offers many opportunities to grow and explore. It brings a relaxation feeling, as well as load of time which seems difficult to deal with. Keeping your mind busy with some kind of leisure or casual activities or hobbies is a good way of staying well.
Many retirees feel restless and suffer from depression as a result of their new situation. Studies show that with retirement, risks of certain diseases increase. It is important to keep the mind and body active, this can be done by taking on a part time job or by getting involved in other activities or hobbies.
If you are still active and healthy to enjoy a part time job, you can keep yourself busy with it.
You can find the community places where you can engage yourself in many kind of activities. Every community has a personality and each library district tends to offer what is needed within that particular community. Becoming reaquainted with your local library can be fun and rewarding. Rediscovering your local library may open doors to new experiences while you make a few new friends.
Retirees can volunteer for charities and other community organizations. Tourism is a fun activity to adopt if your financial and social status allows you to do it.
Often retirees are called upon to care for grandchildren and occasionally aged parents. For many it gives them more time to devote to a hobby or sport such as golf or sailing.
Facebook is a good way to keep in touch with your close or far friends, so enjoy being at Facebook or 'twitter' to have fun.
Another quote:
When you retire, you switch bosses - from the one who hired you to the one who married you. ~Gene Perret
Useful links:
* How should I prepare for retirement?
* Read the latest news about 'retirement' at 'US News. Money'
