Things to do after your retirement

What now after retirement?

You’ve kept yourself busy all these years, and all of a sudden you realize that

you have reached the retirement age. Most people think that life comes to an

end at this stage, what with having nothing to do other than whiling away your

time. However, for a select few, the adventurous part of life starts while you are

at the threshold of retirement. It really does not matter whether you have opted

for voluntary retirement or put in the mandatory years of service before they let

you go.

Sitting idle is the last thing you would want to do, of course you may want to

join your wife in watching the regular serials on TV. You are certainly going to

get bored after watching a few episodes. You are going to have a lot of time on

your hands, and surprisingly, your ability to grasp new things and learn new

skills remains the same at this age. So, here are some ideas worth checking

out.

Reading

You may have heard of the adage ‘reading maketh a man’, well, it still does.

While buying books is a great idea, it can be pretty expensive; becoming a

member in a library is a lot smarter.

Reading is probably one of the best ways to pass time as it keeps you occupied

and improves your knowledge considerably Medical experts are of the opinion

that keeping the bran busy helps keep away age related illnesses and

conditions that plague the geriatric community.

Now is the time to catch up with epics like Ramayana and Mahabharata which

give us new insights each time we read them.

Writing

Very few people possess excellent language skills, and if you belong to that tiny

minority, you could try your hand out at writing.

Today, with the advent of the Internet, there are countless opportunities where

good writing skills help you gain recognition and a tidy sum in the process as

well.

All you need is a quiet place in calm surroundings, with the twittering of birds

in the background for inspiration.

You could even pen your memoirs and leave the masterpiece behind as a legacy

for your family, who will love reading all about you.

Visit temples

India is a country of fantastic temples, especially South India, which is home to

architectural marvels like the Big templein Tanjavur , the Meenakshi temple in

Madurai or the Ramanathaswamy temple in Rameshwaram, to name a few.

A temple is a place that helps you focus your thoughts on the Creator and

meditate on the mysteries and wonders of creation.

Even if you do not get a chance to go to any of the world famous temples, a

visit to the small temple in your neighborhood makes a big difference.

Socialize

Now is the chance to catch up with the socializing, for which you never seemed

to have time all these years. You could try to fraternize with like-minded

people, and maybe form your own bridge group. You can even think of other

clubhouse activities or indoor games like billiards, carom or table tennis. There

can be nothing more pleasing than forming your own personal group and

interacting on a daily basis. You could even become a member at the local gym

and go for a regular exercise regimen to keep you fit. Or subscribe to yoga

classes and know the easy way to train instead of strain in order to achieve

perfect health.

Finally, to sum it all up, you need to think of doing something constructive and

useful during the eight hours of free time you have on your hands. The more

active you are, the healthier and disease free will your life be. An idle mind may

or may not be the devil’s workshop, but it will certainly lead to a dull and

eventless life. Hence, think it over and decide what you are going to do with

your life post retirement.

Author bio:

Ananya Shelters through its signature project Ananya’s Nana Nani Homes

envisages an adorable residence for the retired with best ever modern day

amenities and dedicated residential services to make life after 50s stress free,

self-reliant and enlivening.