My Retirement Tips
- These are things that I have learned over the years that have helped me to accomplish a lot and avoid a lot of stress - I hope some of them can help you
- Plan your day by prioritizing
tasks when you have the most energy—typically at the start of the
day.
- Take time each morning to
reflect on life, whether through prayer, meditation, or quiet time.
- You don’t need to complete
everything on your list daily; retirement has fewer deadlines than
work. Remember tomorrow is today's do over
- Before running errands or
shopping, always ask your partner if they need anything.
- Stay active—it’ll make you
feel better and help you enjoy your downtime even more.
- After getting things done, treat
yourself to a relaxing nap.
- Shopping and errands aren’t
social events—get what you need and save your time for what you
enjoy.
- Park facing out so you can
easily leave when you’re done.
- You don't need to choose the closet parking spot
you see; walking farther is a great way to get exercise.
- Avoid if possible driving during rush hours
(8-9:30 AM, 4-6 PM) and school dismissal times (2-3 PM).
- Always hold railings when going up or down stairs - Suffering a fall at retirement age can be life changing so don't take needless chances
- Whenever entering a building the first thing I do is identify where the bathrooms are
- If you need to use the bathroom do it as there is no reason you should hold it especially as you get older and your control is not as good as it once was
- Sit at the end of rows in
theaters or restaurants for easy bathroom access.
- When out and about, offer help
to elderly or disabled people—but always ask first to avoid
offending anyone.
- Thank those who help you. Small
gestures of gratitude can make a big difference. Every time I shop for groceries I thank the person ringing up the groceries, I thank the person bagging the groceries and I make sure to always return the cart to the cart corral
- Stay connected with friends,
even if they’re not retired, by sending a quick text.
- Stick to a consistent bedtime
and wake-up time for better rest.
- It is ok to go to a movie or out to eat by yourself - Don't let your kids tell you it is strange
- Everywhere you go ask about senior discounts - The amount may not be a lot each time but the savings can add up
- If you have pets especially older pets make time each day for them - They are part of our lives but we are all of their lives
- Strive to laugh some time during each day
- Now is the time to learn something that you never had time for previously
- Look for online groups that you can join
- Check in on your kids and offer advice if prompted - You have lived a large chunk of your life so now it is your turn to listen to their concerns about their lives
- Listening to music is a great way to improve your mood. I create my own Spotify playlists and listen to them every time I Ruck
- Listen to Podcasts - I listen to True Crime podcasts but there are many different categories of Podcasts available
- Giving your siblings a hard time is a great stress reliever and a lot of fun
- If you are interested in my journey before my Retirement and now in Retirement please click the following link - My Story
- Click on any of the links below to see groups of posts related to retirement, exercise, diet etc.
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