I only have a small flower and vegetable garden next to the house, and I take a daily walk with my dog. I don’t need to worry about expenses because I’ve spent my whole life preparing for days like these.
I have set 3 priorities for my retirement 1. Spiritual growth 2. Physical/Mental health goals. 3. Family/Social and Travel goals. I've been retired almost 3 years. First year spent catching up on all things that I didn't have time to do around the house while I worked. Second year I've been settling in. Now in my third year I've set the above priorities. I"ve always kept a schedule and have a plan for the next day, even if it's just things like household or projects it goes on the Calander.
Hi Allison, We are very similar! My husband and I have been retired 5 yrs. First yr or two we spent catching up on house ( covid was going on so it was a good time to stay at home anyway!), next yr or so was settling in and figuring out how to spend our time, and now we have the same 3 goals as you.. Spiritual, Health, Relationships. Just nice to know we are all in this boat together!
I retired at age 60 last Feb 29 2024. Applying a new daily routine is a great idea to keep physical and emotionally active. For me, I do external home maintenance / upgrades during cool temp mornings. Puttering from wake-up until noon time. Have lunch, have a nice nap after lunch, then do family things in the afternoon. Simple things from canoe/Kayaking, to ATVing, to swimming, to walks in the park, etc. etc. Spend the afternoon time doing low cost things. After dinner, do more maintenance (like cutting grass) or volunteer tasks. Or, seeing a free music event in the local park (like we did last night). Today, I watch TV maybe 20 minutes a day - mostly to see the news. Today, I spend more time with my family in 1 week than I previously did for the entire month. Do "work" but work on doing your Bucket List tasks or doing things with family. My body and mind "loves" being retired... I should have done it years ago....
One of the best things I did was I started hanging out at a coworking / coliving space. Most of the people who come through are 25-35 on average but just get to meet interesting people doing interesting things. I join in on the yoga and ice bath activities, and people even ask me to go to lunch. They actually find ME interesting. Ha! I so relate to the “routine” point and this is why I’m here Monday to Friday usually at 9am. Oddly my favorite day of the week is Monday now. So what do I do here? I read, I do a little online volunteer work, I learn through TH-cam videos like this etc. You just have to get up, get out of the house and try things!
Thank you for sharing your experience! It’s great to hear how a new routine and environment have brought you joy and interesting connections. Keep enjoying those activities and exploring new opportunities!
In retirement I have lost my husband to dementia/ Alzheimer’s and had to hospitalize him and I visited him when he was closer to me. Then his daughter took over and buried him when he passed and never told me and cancelled his retirement plan for me. I continue with church. And I have a gentleman friend who shares dinner with me.
I am sorry to hear this story of your life. But it sounds like right now you have a good relationship with your friend. I’m sorry about your husband. My mom died of dementia as well. It’s a horrible disease.
Totally agree. I say when you retire your body stops working but your mind doesn't . Keeping an active mind and being open to trying different things helps eliminate both boredom and loneliness in retirement. Takes time and work. Great video. Steve
This video offers some fantastic tips for a fulfilling retirement! Your practical advice on staying active and engaged is invaluable. I'm excited to implement some of these ideas to make my retirement years even more enjoyable. -Macy (Team Evan)
Thank you. As a new retiree, I find this very helpful. I have one challenge that's beyond anyone's control but I feel the need to share (vent? 😁). That challenge is the weather. I'm currently involved in a hobby that gives me the incentive to do my daily brisk walks (45 minutes each way) to a local library. I do my best to plan my days in advance but it's difficult as the forecast often calls for a heat alert and/or predictions at different hours that it "might rain." I'm mostly managing around it but I did get caught in a downpour the other day. I'm looking forward to cooler temperatures - and hopefully less rain - in the fall. 😀
I just retired at the end of July. I’m a quilter and love crafts. I’m working on reorganizing my quilt studio. I also look for art or craft classes to take. I’m also going to look into volunteering.
That sounds like an exciting new chapter! Quilting and crafting are such rewarding hobbies, and it’s wonderful that you’re taking the time to reorganize your studio and explore new classes. Volunteering sounds like a great way to give back while staying active. Wishing you all the best in your retirement adventures!
I retired 3 years ago then my husband died. I have no one to go anywhere with (I’m very shy so can’t make friends). Now I’m babysitting grand kids ALL the time (which is too much for me.). I’m healthy and have enough money to travel but am afraid to go by myself. I’m stuck until I die I think.
I retired 7 years ago, then my H had traumatic fall so been tending him until his passing last April. I am so bored! No grandkids to take care of, but would love to travel too….but lost my travel partner. Also hesitant to go by myself too. Sigh….
@@victoriayork9608 I’m so sorry about your husband. This is something that doesn’t get talked about much: Us widows (or widowers) who have no travel partner. It’s not a problem if you are outgoing but if you’re shy, forget it.
@@hollyb6885 yes I’m kind of shy too. And trusting people is hard. Now my 45 yo daughter has started vacationing by herself, and I am proud of her. Plus she and I have gone on two road trips together. I would love to take an extended cruise, but going by myself seems daunting. People say “just do it!” Ack! Both my close girlfriends are married, so they travel with their Husbands. My next step is to check out the local senior center and try one of their short trips…I’ll get there….maybe…
Hi Holly. Jody and I are doing sorry for your loss. We hear from a lot of people in your same situation. We certainly care about your situation and do videos on solo living and solo travel to the best of our ability to at least give you some inspiration. I think heading to a senior center or trying some volunteer opportunities may put you with other people in the same situation. We will keep thinking of you.
I retired at 44 without regrets. I bike, swim, hike, pool float, read in hammock, play pickle ball, walk with dog and wife, play with grandkids and travel the world.
That sounds like a dream retirement! It’s great to hear how active and fulfilling your life is. Biking, swimming, hiking, and all those wonderful activities with your loved ones must bring so much joy. Wishing you continued adventures and happiness in your retirement!
Still working at the age of 68 and a lifelong sufferer of anxiety, this is my biggest fear. I'm not worried financially, but what do you do every day? Great video. Gives me hope.
I watch and follow the markets 8hours a day then go to the gym 6 days a week. Follow politics , research facts and data, cook, travel , go to dinner watch streaming shows, read, have family over once a week. Been retired 17 years since 53. Also got into competitive shooting and 4 wheeling.
It sounds like you’ve found a fulfilling and active retirement, balancing your passions with staying physically and mentally engaged. Your routine is a great example of how retirement can be full of diverse and enriching experiences. Thanks for sharing!
So, I "Retired" a little over seven years ago. There is not a day that goes by that I don't regret it. For me, it's been totally overrated. A few years back, I was able to un-retire about halfway. I went back to my old job. Six months on, six months off. The only real difference is that the work is 100% remote. Which is okay. I've gotten used to it. The only advice I give people when asked is...If you enjoy your job and unless you have things outside of your work life that you have passion around, don't retire.
Thank you for sharing your experience! It’s clear that finding a balance that works for you is key. Your perspective on enjoying work and pursuing passions outside of it is valuable advice for those considering retirement.
I have to laugh when I think about the fact that we are the first Society in human history that has to worry about being bored in a thing we invented called retirement. Before the Industrial Age people had to be concerned with how to survive until the day they died. Being bored was never something people really considered or had to deal with because they were too busy just trying to survive. I perceive boredom in retirement as simply being a cost one might have to pay for a lifetime of opulence. I am retired and I tell my friends who complain of being bored in their retirement, to give away everything they have and start over. Get a job so that you will have some reason to get up every day. So far none of my friends have taken my advice😉
It’s quite a perspective! It’s intriguing to think about how retirement is a relatively new concept, and dealing with boredom in this context is a modern challenge. Your advice to embrace simplicity and find new purpose is thought-provoking. It’s interesting how different life circumstances shape our experiences of retirement. It sounds like you’ve found a unique approach to staying engaged and purposeful in your own retirement! 😄
I do not have a tv. I dont want to get in that bad habit of watching all day. I retired at 57 and work part time, volunteer, beling to a seniors group, do trips, play bingo, exercise and walj daily. Keep social. That is the answer ro prevent boredom
After you retire you have time to take care of your health! Start out slowly eating less sugar, more whole food less fast food. Start an exercise program and me amazed at the transformation at the increased energy, strength, mobility and health #s dramatically improving!!!!!!
Absolutely! Retirement offers the perfect opportunity to focus on your health and well-being. Making small, consistent changes like reducing sugar intake, eating whole foods, and incorporating regular exercise can lead to significant improvements in your overall health and energy levels. Great advice!
Here is a fact and the truth. If one has not been living life before retirement, it would be well nigh impossible to live it after retirement. So, NOW, stop working too much and live life to the fullest. Learning the art of living after retirement? Too late already.
we have been brainwashed our entire life in the US. the culture requires us to be active, engaged, bizzy, productive, structured, responsible, etc. each day is a gift. do something you like to do, even if it is nothing at all. there are no rules in retirement. if you have alot of social requirements then join stuff. if you like quiet time then chill out. personally when i want social interaction i go to the gym. i stay out of the bars and restaurants. those places are poison. DIY projects are fun for some but are poison to me. i like to travel and see new things. i dont worry about the money. thats another American brainwash scheme. they want us to worry about money. if i run out of cash i will travel to Switzerland and get the shot😂🕺
I only have a small flower and vegetable garden next to the house, and I take a daily walk with my dog. I don’t need to worry about expenses because I’ve spent my whole life preparing for days like these.
Good for you. Planning ahead of time makes a difference.
I have set 3 priorities for my retirement 1. Spiritual growth 2. Physical/Mental health goals. 3. Family/Social and Travel goals. I've been retired almost 3 years. First year spent catching up on all things that I didn't have time to do around the house while I worked. Second year I've been settling in. Now in my third year I've set the above priorities. I"ve always kept a schedule and have a plan for the next day, even if it's just things like household or projects it goes on the Calander.
Hi Allison, We are very similar! My husband and I have been retired 5 yrs. First yr or two we spent catching up on house ( covid was going on so it was a good time to stay at home anyway!), next yr or so was settling in and figuring out how to spend our time, and now we have the same 3 goals as you.. Spiritual, Health, Relationships. Just nice to know we are all in this boat together!
This is great. Thank you for sharing this so others can see as well.
I retired at age 60 last Feb 29 2024. Applying a new daily routine is a great idea to keep physical and emotionally active. For me, I do external home maintenance / upgrades during cool temp mornings. Puttering from wake-up until noon time. Have lunch, have a nice nap after lunch, then do family things in the afternoon. Simple things from canoe/Kayaking, to ATVing, to swimming, to walks in the park, etc. etc. Spend the afternoon time doing low cost things. After dinner, do more maintenance (like cutting grass) or volunteer tasks. Or, seeing a free music event in the local park (like we did last night). Today, I watch TV maybe 20 minutes a day - mostly to see the news. Today, I spend more time with my family in 1 week than I previously did for the entire month. Do "work" but work on doing your Bucket List tasks or doing things with family. My body and mind "loves" being retired... I should have done it years ago....
This all sounds wonderful. Thank you for sharing your life with us.
One of the best things I did was I started hanging out at a coworking / coliving space. Most of the people who come through are 25-35 on average but just get to meet interesting people doing interesting things. I join in on the yoga and ice bath activities, and people even ask me to go to lunch. They actually find ME interesting. Ha!
I so relate to the “routine” point and this is why I’m here Monday to Friday usually at 9am. Oddly my favorite day of the week is Monday now.
So what do I do here? I read, I do a little online volunteer work, I learn through TH-cam videos like this etc.
You just have to get up, get out of the house and try things!
Thank you for sharing your experience! It’s great to hear how a new routine and environment have brought you joy and interesting connections. Keep enjoying those activities and exploring new opportunities!
In retirement I have lost my husband to dementia/ Alzheimer’s and had to hospitalize him and I visited him when he was closer to me. Then his daughter took over and buried him when he passed and never told me and cancelled his retirement plan for me. I continue with church. And I have a gentleman friend who shares dinner with me.
I am sorry to hear this story of your life. But it sounds like right now you have a good relationship with your friend. I’m sorry about your husband. My mom died of dementia as well. It’s a horrible disease.
Totally agree. I say when you retire your body stops working but your mind doesn't . Keeping an active mind and being open to trying different things helps eliminate both boredom and loneliness in retirement. Takes time and work. Great video. Steve
Thank you for being here and thank you for your thoughts.
This video offers some fantastic tips for a fulfilling retirement! Your practical advice on staying active and engaged is invaluable. I'm excited to implement some of these ideas to make my retirement years even more enjoyable. -Macy (Team Evan)
Glad it was helpful! Thank you Macy
Thank you. As a new retiree, I find this very helpful.
I have one challenge that's beyond anyone's control but I feel the need to share (vent? 😁). That challenge is the weather. I'm currently involved in a hobby that gives me the incentive to do my daily brisk walks (45 minutes each way) to a local library.
I do my best to plan my days in advance but it's difficult as the forecast often calls for a heat alert and/or predictions at different hours that it "might rain." I'm mostly managing around it but I did get caught in a downpour the other day. I'm looking forward to cooler temperatures - and hopefully less rain - in the fall. 😀
I’m not sure where you live but the walking is great for you so try to dress for the weather as best as you can and keep it up.
Something called “rocking “, a backpack with some weight, including an umbrella and a bottle of water, might help some.
i bought a t shirt yrs ago.
''if you're bored, you're not doing it right.''
Funny. Thank you
I just retired at the end of July. I’m a quilter and love crafts. I’m working on reorganizing my quilt studio. I also look for art or craft classes to take. I’m also going to look into volunteering.
That sounds like an exciting new chapter! Quilting and crafting are such rewarding hobbies, and it’s wonderful that you’re taking the time to reorganize your studio and explore new classes. Volunteering sounds like a great way to give back while staying active. Wishing you all the best in your retirement adventures!
I retired 3 years ago then my husband died. I have no one to go anywhere with (I’m very shy so can’t make friends). Now I’m babysitting grand kids ALL the time (which is too much for me.). I’m healthy and have enough money to travel but am afraid to go by myself. I’m stuck until I die I think.
I retired 7 years ago, then my H had traumatic fall so been tending him until his passing last April. I am so bored! No grandkids to take care of, but would love to travel too….but lost my travel partner. Also hesitant to go by myself too. Sigh….
@@victoriayork9608 I’m so sorry about your husband. This is something that doesn’t get talked about much: Us widows (or widowers) who have no travel partner. It’s not a problem if you are outgoing but if you’re shy, forget it.
@@hollyb6885 yes I’m kind of shy too. And trusting people is hard. Now my 45 yo daughter has started vacationing by herself, and I am proud of her. Plus she and I have gone on two road trips together. I would love to take an extended cruise, but going by myself seems daunting. People say “just do it!” Ack! Both my close girlfriends are married, so they travel with their Husbands. My next step is to check out the local senior center and try one of their short trips…I’ll get there….maybe…
Hi Holly. Jody and I are doing sorry for your loss. We hear from a lot of people in your same situation. We certainly care about your situation and do videos on solo living and solo travel to the best of our ability to at least give you some inspiration. I think heading to a senior center or trying some volunteer opportunities may put you with other people in the same situation. We will keep thinking of you.
I retired at 44 without regrets. I bike, swim, hike, pool float, read in hammock, play pickle ball, walk with dog and wife, play with grandkids and travel the world.
That sounds like a dream retirement! It’s great to hear how active and fulfilling your life is. Biking, swimming, hiking, and all those wonderful activities with your loved ones must bring so much joy. Wishing you continued adventures and happiness in your retirement!
@@RetirementTransformed thanks! Certainly a blessing. Keep up the great videos
Still working at the age of 68 and a lifelong sufferer of anxiety, this is my biggest fear. I'm not worried financially, but what do you do every day? Great video. Gives me hope.
I’m glad you liked our video
I watch and follow the markets 8hours a day then go to the gym 6 days a week. Follow politics , research facts and data, cook, travel , go to dinner watch streaming shows, read, have family over once a week. Been retired 17 years since 53. Also got into competitive shooting and 4 wheeling.
It sounds like you’ve found a fulfilling and active retirement, balancing your passions with staying physically and mentally engaged. Your routine is a great example of how retirement can be full of diverse and enriching experiences. Thanks for sharing!
So, I "Retired" a little over seven years ago. There is not a day that goes by that I don't regret it. For me, it's been totally overrated. A few years back, I was able to un-retire about halfway. I went back to my old job. Six months on, six months off. The only real difference is that the work is 100% remote. Which is okay. I've gotten used to it. The only advice I give people when asked is...If you enjoy your job and unless you have things outside of your work life that you have passion around, don't retire.
Thank you for sharing your experience! It’s clear that finding a balance that works for you is key. Your perspective on enjoying work and pursuing passions outside of it is valuable advice for those considering retirement.
I have to laugh when I think about the fact that we are the first Society in human history that has to worry about being bored in a thing we invented called retirement. Before the Industrial Age people had to be concerned with how to survive until the day they died. Being bored was never something people really considered or had to deal with because they were too busy just trying to survive. I perceive boredom in retirement as simply being a cost one might have to pay for a lifetime of opulence. I am retired and I tell my friends who complain of being bored in their retirement, to give away everything they have and start over. Get a job so that you will have some reason to get up every day.
So far none of my friends have taken my advice😉
It’s quite a perspective! It’s intriguing to think about how retirement is a relatively new concept, and dealing with boredom in this context is a modern challenge. Your advice to embrace simplicity and find new purpose is thought-provoking. It’s interesting how different life circumstances shape our experiences of retirement. It sounds like you’ve found a unique approach to staying engaged and purposeful in your own retirement! 😄
I do not have a tv. I dont want to get in that bad habit of watching all day. I retired at 57 and work part time, volunteer, beling to a seniors group, do trips, play bingo, exercise and walj daily. Keep social. That is the answer ro prevent boredom
Yes it is. Thank you for sharing this.
After you retire you have time to take care of your health! Start out slowly eating less sugar, more whole food less fast food. Start an exercise program and me amazed at the transformation at the increased energy, strength, mobility and health #s dramatically improving!!!!!!
Absolutely! Retirement offers the perfect opportunity to focus on your health and well-being. Making small, consistent changes like reducing sugar intake, eating whole foods, and incorporating regular exercise can lead to significant improvements in your overall health and energy levels. Great advice!
Here is a fact and the truth. If one has not been living life before retirement, it would be well nigh impossible to live it after retirement. So, NOW, stop working too much and live life to the fullest. Learning the art of living after retirement? Too late already.
Thank you for your thoughts.
Jody that shirt makes you glow❤
We have lived in Harrisburg PA, for many years. We're you raised there?
No. My pop worked there for years in the state legislature
Play tennis, golf, walk and go to the gym that will take care of your boredom
That certainly helps.
we have been brainwashed our entire life in the US. the culture requires us to be active, engaged, bizzy, productive, structured, responsible, etc. each day is a gift. do something you like to do, even if it is nothing at all. there are no rules in retirement. if you have alot of social requirements then join stuff. if you like quiet time then chill out. personally when i want social interaction i go to the gym. i stay out of the bars and restaurants. those places are poison. DIY projects are fun for some but are poison to me. i like to travel and see new things. i dont worry about the money. thats another American brainwash scheme. they want us to worry about money. if i run out of cash i will travel to Switzerland and get the shot😂🕺
That you for sharing your thoughts.