Retirement: My Approach

Well, for me it is not a total retirement.  I have a small online sales business and I can now devote the needed time to make it grow.  I also do writing and accuracy checking on a contractual basis in my areas of expertise.  I plan to stay active.  More importantly, I have a plan to stay active.

First, I like the income from my other work.  No, it is not at the salary level, but it is nice to have something to look to for supplementing retirement.

Second, one cannot just turn off one’s mind.  It is important to stay mentally active.  Doing nothing is boring. 

I started slowly because my medication had me fatigued, but I am more energetic today, and my energy has been returning. 

I need to point out that activities need not have compensation.  Writing articles such as this one is important.  Reading the works of others is also a worthy activity.  It is necessary to keep the mind active.  And both writing and reading the works of others can be sources of learning, something we should not plan to end.

Consider expressing yourself with digital photography or poetry via Zazzle.  Let's not overlook the need for creativity.

I read thing here on Wizzley, but do so on a leisurely pace, and with no set schedule.  Reading when I am relaxed is more likely to stimulate the learning process than being forced to read when in an exhausted state.  When I had a fuller, set schedule I could not fully gain all the value in my endeavors. 

It is also important to stay physically active.  We take walks with our dog, and are getting to know many of the dogs in the neighborhood.  It is a simple thing to do.  The problem here is heat, and the companion of heat, thunderstorms.  Some days just are not for walking.

Interaction during the virus is difficult, but not all interaction involves being in the physical presence of other.  And, interaction with a dog has its advantages.  Dogs are social, and are willing to have their family members home with them.  Remember, once retired interacting with friends seen daily ceases, and must be replaced.  Going into a human contact void is not good.

Retirement should not be total, but look for things to stay both mentally and physically active.

Most important, start the activities you will continue long before retiring.

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