The Unexpected Routine That Transformed My Retirement from Isolation to Joy
They might seem basic on the surface, but they did wonders for aligning my daily actions with my true self.
This is my story of how eight habits turned my retirement from lonely and unfulfilled to a time of joy and consistent growth.
1) Embracing solitude
Retirement can feel like an abrupt plunge into solitude, especially after years of being surrounded by colleagues.
It was for me. But then, I realized that solitude doesn’t have to equate to loneliness.
Intriguing, isn’t it?
I started to see it as an opportunity to truly connect with myself, something I hadn’t been able to do in years; I began to listen to my own thoughts and feelings, exploring them without judgment or rushing to fill the silence.
