The change from working full-time to retirement can be quite jarring. Many people worry about whether they will be bored when they no longer spend their days at work. A Southern Living article suggests you take up a hobby, stating that hobbies are a great way to help keep you curious, connected, and creative.
It recommends:
Gardening – it gets you out of the house and moving, plus it’s rewarding to plant a seed, tend to it, and watch it grow into something you can enjoy (and possibly eat)
Music – you can learn to play an instrument at any age, plus it challenges your brain and provides a creative outlet
Photography – smartphones make it easy to take excellent photographs of everything from landscapes and wildlife to the food you eat and the people and places you visit.
Arts and crafts – get creative while experimenting with artistic expression. Hobbies range from painting and drawing to crafts such as pottery, embroidery, jewelry making, or flower arranging.
Exercise – beyond the health benefits, taking up a new sport or activity, such as pickleball or yoga, provides opportunities for socializing.
The article points out that it’s okay to try out a few things in order to discover what it is you truly enjoy. Remember, the best hobbies are the ones that feel genuinely interesting to you.
Council of Seniors Is Here To Help Older Americans
All of us here at the Council of Seniors want to improve retirees’ financial futures and ensure they receive their full Social Security benefits. We are working with members of Congress to introduce the “Social Security Restitution Act.” It would provide an estimated $970 payment to every retired worker receiving Social Security benefits to help offset years of inadequate cost-of-living adjustments
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