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Home » Wellness » 4 Things Every Woman Should Do After She Retires

Wellness · December 2, 2019

4 Things Every Woman Should Do After She Retires

After you retire, you will have plenty of free time in your hands. This is the time you can do some of the things you have been postponing to do.

There is a freedom that comes with not being tied up to time.

If you are wondering what to do with all that time you have at your disposal, here are a few ideas.

Travel

If you are the adventurous type, then see the world. There is so much out there to see that you may not have had time to go when you were working. You can take holiday trips to different parts of the world or if you up to it backpack around the globe.

You can also travel without leaving the country. For instance, you can visit the local national parks, take road trips, take a wine tasting tour at a nearby place or visit local museums.

Remember, traveling may require a lot of money. Therefore, make sure you have enough saved up. If not, try other alternatives such as volunteering as you travel, working while traveling or house swapping.

Other traveling options include sailing on a cruise, going on a safari, escaping to islands, seeing the Seven Wonders of the World and more.

Volunteer

When you volunteer, not only do you spend time with others, but you also help someone in need. There is satisfaction in knowing someone has benefited with your time.  For instance, you could go to mentor students at children’s homes or offer your services at a soup kitchen.

Other than keeping you busy, by volunteering, you reestablish your sense of purpose and give meaning to your life. Besides, it also helps you to remain physically and emotionally fit. When you had a job you were active, but when in retirement, you tend to take it slow. When you volunteer, you become physically active which helps you to keep fit.

Loneliness can creep in especially if you are alone at home. When you volunteer, you interact with other people. It provides an opportunity to build new relationships and meet new people.

However, don’t overdo it. You don’t want to feel like you are working all over again.

Keep Fit

You will still need to remain fit. Being active helps you to prevent and manage lifestyle diseases such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Also, it helps you boost your energy level, maintain a healthy weight, reduce sedentary behavior, improve relief from stress and most of all; it will improve your overall quality of life.

However, the exercises you participate in may become limited as the years go by.

You can do brisk walking, dance, swim, cycle or take yoga classes at any age, however running, kickboxing, and other more physical activities may become limited.

Relax and have fun

Yes. You are no longer required to wake up so early and sleep late because of work. So, take the time to relax and have fun.

Even if you already have a busy schedule volunteering, helping with your grandchildren or traveling, find time to relax. You could go to the spa, read a book, or take a walk.

While at it, don’t forget to have fun. It could be when you are playing with your grandchildren, playing competitively with a friend or spouse or sing karaoke.

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