February 8, 2008

15 Great Things To Do With Your Time In Retirement

I hear so many retirees say they are bored. This sentiment also takes the form of, 0I don0t have enough to do to fill my time.0 If you are bored or you find yourself with far too much spare time, you are not alone.
There are two main types of responses to boredom or lack of purposeful activity: depression or intentional effort to try new things. I always encourage people to try to come up with a combination of activities that are fun, good for you and good for others. As you know, I have a strong commitment to becoming involved in helping others. One of the reasons is that when we help others we are doing something that is good for them and good for us.
I suggest you try some things that are growth experiences for you, some things that are just plain fun, and some things that help others. You will want to give some thought to the ways you fill your time. It is important to choose things that are right for you.
To help you think about rewarding and enjoyable activities, here is a list of fifteen great things you might do with your time in retirement.
1. Volunteer […]

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