The Surprising Social Traps Retirees Fall Into—And Simple Fixes to Keep Your Circle Growing
If you find yourself constantly comparing the past with the present and dismissing today’s experiences as less significant, you might be pushing people away without even realizing it.
3) Neglecting personal growth
Retirement doesn’t mean you stop growing. In fact, neuroscience reveals that our brains continue to form new connections and change throughout life, a phenomenon known as neuroplasticity.
Think about it—when you’re working, you’re constantly learning new things, evolving, adapting. But when you retire, it’s easy to fall into a routine and stop challenging yourself.
