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Originally Posted by Happy Gourmand
I'm actually quite apprehensive about retirement....what will I do with myself for the hours in the day that I am/was employed? Any insight from current retirees is appreciated.  |
As has been mentioned, you will be very busy!
First, your spouse has been waiting for years to enjoy the supervision and scrutiny you can now provide. Go ahead and ask for explanations for every task she performs. They like that! Extra points are awarded for revealing inefficiencies and suggesting better methods.
Next, set yourself a firm standard for the amount of your daily activity. My standard is "one thing a day". That isn't a minimum, it's my maximim. There's always tomorrow or next week to get another thing done.
Finally, reaquaint yourself with the activities you enjoyed in your youth. Skills such as dirt bike riding are never forgotten and now that you have plenty of time for recovery, just do it!
Not that I have had any personal experience with this in my seven years of retirement...
