Retired folks - Making the adjustment to freedom

Should I expect to find myself a little bored at first?
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No, not at first. But it will come.

Hit up some massage parlors to relax...

Find a hobby you can do daily. Something that will keep you busy and engaged instead of doom scrolling your phone on the couch while sort of watching TV. Not saying give up golf, definitely keep doing that. In fact, I’d say play as many days a week as you can. But find another interest for the days when you’re not on the course.

There are two types of people in the world.. 1) those who get bored and restless in retirement, then eventually go back to work or start a business… 2) those who retire and wonder how they ever held down a full-time job, because they enjoy retirement so much and have a full (though not packed) schedule… i know beyond the shadow of a doubt ill be in the second group.. im not quite 50 yet, semi-retired overseas and i find it difficult to squeeze in the small amount of work i have to do.. between sleeping in every day, gym, hobbies, travel, volunteering etc- i cant wait until i can fully retire and be able to devote all my time to leisure, or just doing frick-all because im feeling lazy that particular day .

Congratulations!

I’m a retirement rookie but here is my 1st 90 days experience, FWIW:

First, it’s incredible! Every aspect of life has improved: sleep, stress, fun with wife, health & fitness, reflection time, etc

Sundays are the best. No work worry over mtgs, projects, travel etc.

Weight lifted off shoulders. Don’t know about your job, but “fractionalized” me is gone (was involved in many things all at once all the time). This is amazing feeling!

Advice I received was “retire to something”. Have to say, after 30+ years, retiring FROM something has given a liberated feeling that is just wonderful.

So, what do I do?
- wake well rested most days
- coffee time is financial stuff and news
- workout / cardio / hike or all 3
- something learning, spiritual, help others each week
- wife and I at name your state park weekly
- watch movie (I never watched tv and still very little)
- Travel to festivals (FQ Fest) or TX Hill country hiking.

Never been one who is ‘addicted to busy’ so this just works for me.

Son plays college football so Fall is mostly his games home & away.

Summary, freedom is amazing! Enjoy yourself. You earned it.

You will now have time to do all those things you couldn't do (like sleep late).

Volunteer. I work at the Food Bank twice a week. Very rewarding and I get a good workout in the process.

Get involved with your church, if you're religious. Maybe even if you're not. Another rewarding experience. I've joined our choir because I love music. Not the greatest voice, but I give it my all.

Get together with friends often. I have a regular monthly meet-up with high school buddies at Coffee Call. Go out to eat, hold barbecues, etc. Keep your friends close.

Travel. It really does broaden your horizons. See places you never had time to see.

Stay busy. We only have a short time on this Earth. Make the most of it.

Good luck.

You need something to retire "to".

Fix it, Tidy Up, Organize, can take up to a year.

Tinkering with stuff is a big plus in retirement.

Yardwork?

THEN, and only then volunteering. I recommend you take time for you FIRST.

Mentoring: *IF* its right for you, lots of Zoomers need guidance. Shocking how clueless some Millennial's and Zoomers are of the physical world. I find Zoomers are willing to learn and grow...and are thankful.

A word of caution about mentoring: don't mentor if you like kudo's. My one mentor experience of a Millennial was mostly a waste of time until about 5 years later when I ran into him and he acknowledged the wisdom of the things I had taught him. I was sure it was all wasted until that exact moment. As he grew in our organization, largely thanks to me and one other, he became a massive tool.

Not retired here. But I plan to try to stay in shape and active. If I were you, I would:

- TRAVEL! Go to the places that you've been dying to go. Solo trips could be fun because you can just do whatever the hell you want.
- Hit the gym, do strength training every other day
- Play pickleball (learn it if you don't know it). Lots of retired folks do this. It's fun, and keeps you active.
- Find and learn a new skill / hobby - welding, wood working, etc
- Set some goals on things you want to accomplish during retirement. Write them down and revisit every so often

Retired 10 years, would not return to work, for zero Amount of Money

Volunteer
Netflix Documentary s
Travel
Play with great grandchildren

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There are two types of people in the world

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3. Those who get bored, start hanging out at the bar room, and become alcoholics