The Surprising Tiny Habits Secretly Fueling Your Loneliness in Retirement—And How to Break Free Now
I thought I was preserving my peace when in reality, I was pushing away the very people who could help me combat my loneliness.
It took a while for me to understand this. But once I did, I consciously started making an effort to stay connected.
Coffee dates with friends, joining a book club, volunteering at local events – these became my lifelines.
The lesson here? Don’t isolate yourself.
It’s tempting to wrap yourself in the comfort of solitude in retirement but remember – we humans are social creatures.