The author emphasizes the importance of intentional mental engagement in retirement through hobbies, learning, and creative practices to combat mental laziness. Small, achievable goals and new experiences foster curiosity, demonstrating that mental growth requires active participation rather than passivity.
Minimalism is the intentional promotion of the things that bring you joy and the removal of those that do not.” Joshua Becker I never made a conscious decision to become a minimalist. I have heard the stories of others who…
Recently I came across an article about the phases of retirement. It’s funny because, before this, I had only ever considered one phase. The no longer working phase. But life is seldom so simple. Even something as final sounding as…
When I made the decision to retire a few years back I did so with a plan to, at some point, take on a part-time job to fill my days and keep me active and social. Almost two years post-retirement,…
Retirement, although often thought of as an end, is in fact the perfect time to begin something new. Learning a new skill can keep us mentally and physically active while creating joy in pursuing our passions. Here are five popular…
Deciding when to retire is one of the biggest decisions you will make in a lifetime. Most of us are waiting to reach a certain age or to achieve a specified financial goal but there is much more to consider. …