The Surprising Social Traps Retirees Fall Into—And Simple Fixes to Keep Your Circle Growing
Your grandchildren sharing their milestones on social media, your old colleagues organizing a reunion via a group chat, or your neighborhood community posting updates on a local app—they’re all part of your circle.
By shying away from technology, you risk alienating yourself from these connections. You might not even realize it, but this can significantly shrink your circle over time.
2) Over-idealizing the past
This one hits close to home.
I remember my own grandfather, a magnificent storyteller, often found himself tangled in his tales of yesteryears. He spoke fondly of the past, his eyes filled with nostalgia.