3 Secrets To Maintain Happiness In Retirement
Retirement is simply beautiful– there’s no question about it! With retirement comes the cliche saying of “endless waves of possibilities.” But it’s true, no?
Now that you are retired, you are now free to do whatever it is you want, for years and years!
However for some, despite the bliss that naturally comes with retirement, there may come a time further into retirement where you find yourself facing a challenge of two.
Perhaps you might be going a bit stir crazy, maybe you feel lost, without a purpose, or you find yourself stressing about finances?
This can definitely put a bit of a damper on your retirement happiness!
Have you experienced that yet? We hope you don’t because we’ve put together the 3 secrets you need to know to maintain happiness in retirement.
As long as you keep busy, stay in touch, and plan out your retirement resources, you are on the right track to living happily ever after, just like you planned to! Here are 3 Secrets To Maintain Happiness In Retirement:
1. Keep Yourself Busy
Many studies show that the happiest people in retirement indulge in multiple hobbies and are voluntarily working, to keep themselves nice and busy!
The keyword here being voluntary!
Retirement isn’t always about kicking your feet up and doing nothing (though it might be at first and it’s definitely warranted).
Finding some hobbies and activities to do in all your spare time is definitely a great way to stay happy and sane! Whether your hobbies are sewing, gardening, golfing or even volunteering part-time for your local animal rescue, keeping busy is important.
This will keep things interesting and give you a purpose!
And of course, if you are living at SunRiver Active Adult Communities, there is more than enough hobbies, classes, and activities to partake in. Finding something to soak up some of your extra time at SunRiver is beyond easy!
2. Stay Active and Healthy
In a recent study, having good health outranked financial security as being the most important factor for a happy retirement. But don’t get it twisted– the two are more intertwined than you might imagine!
Health is both a financial and non-financial issue since significant medical expenses can certainly add some stress on an otherwise flawless financial plan. Not to mention, consistent hospital and doctor visits aren't the same as laying out at the beach or hitting the golf course.
Not quite as relaxing, and certainly not in the same price range!
So since you can't predict health concerns, your best option is to go on the defensive!
We know it’s cliche, but taking care of yourself before and during retirement, is the best way to do that. Eat well, stay active with classes hobbies and exercise, and never neglect your physical or mental health!
3. Maintain Your Relationships
Studies show that people who stay in touch with family and friends tend to be happier in retirement. Which of course, makes sense right?
Relationships, with your spouse, family, and friends, are an incredibly important part of an enjoyable retirement! Retirement now gives you an awesome gift of using that extra time you have to spend more time with your family, spouse, and friends.
When people retire, many may lose their current social network of colleagues and friends or may be further away from family. So you’ll need to find ways to have social interactions, in order to maintain your happiest retirement possible!
Luckily, creating new long-lasting and meaningful relationships has never been easier, now that you’ve chosen to retire at SunRiver!
With so many other like-minded and retired individuals and activities around the clock, you have the opportunity to make new friendships every single day.
Not only will the effort make for a happier retirement, but recent studies have suggested that loneliness can result in a higher risk of developing Alzheimer's and other dementia-related diseases.
So retire with the intention to maintain your most important relationships, to nurture new ones, stay busy, and stay healthier even longer!
