1. When you retire, it's important to still look forward to each day. Start by making a list of activities you like to do, which can be things you've wanted to do for years but haven't done yet. If you like to visit museums, volunteer at a museum near your home;
If you love to paint and play the guitar, take a painting class or a music lesson at a community college or art center; if you love to write, write your memoirs in the form of letters to your children and grandchildren. Acting toward a goal can find motivation for life.
2. It's important to stay healthy in retirement. Write down a list of sports that you have enjoyed playing throughout your life. If you can't think of any, retirement is the perfect opportunity to discover the joys of fitness. You can take dance or yoga classes, or go swimming; and if you have a dog, you can drive to scenic places to hike, both to strengthen your body and to enjoy the view.
3. Think back on past experiences that made you feel nourished and refreshed inside. Perhaps it was a weekend retreat or being alone and quiet in nature. Make a plan to engage in at least one activity during the first week of retirement that will allow you to be at peace with the outside world.
4. In retirement, there are some people you may never want to see again, and others you will miss often. In the first two weeks of retirement, keep in touch with the people you feel are important and communicate with them from time to time.
5. Find like-minded friends. Seniors should also consider their interests when making friends. If you like hiking, chess, dancing, you may want to join related clubs or groups, so that you can make more like-minded new friends and meet interesting people.
People's Health - Retirement, finding a sense of meaning