Retirement and Boredom Don't be that Person Episode #2

Something to think about before you get near retirement like me. Boredom. What are you going to do to keep busy and active after your Retirement. I have some thoughts about that. Join me in this video for some of my ideas to prevent Retirement Boredom
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[@thomasbruner854]

Things are great the first few years, but then when you start to lose all of your friends and family, and the body starts to give out, the cold hard reality of it all sinks in. So by all means, squeeze every bit of joy out of those precious early years!

[@TheRetirementGroove]

Thank you for the comment. I know that the honeymoon stage will only be about a year. So yes, I need to go and do what I want soon after retirement.

[@chrisladd5392]

Thanks Brother for this video! It really hit home for me. I retired a year ago, I'm 52 now, but I have zero motivation. Your video just gave me that kick in the ass that I needed.

[@TheRetirementGroove]

I am glad that the video helped you get motivated. I think that is the most important thing in Retirement. Don't Just Sit Down. Have a great week. Ron

[@OurRetireEarlyJourney]

We can’t wait to fill our time with all the hobbies we have!

[@TheRetirementGroove]

Me either. I have several hobbies. I think I will do a video on that next.

[@adamtedder1012]

People are dumb as hell both my neighbor and me are never bored in retirement. I guess some people never had hobbies. I can hear him on his property in the workshop just like im sure he hears me. I think it up i build it. I literally will never run out of things to do. As a matter of fact i know i will never get to it all.

[@TheRetirementGroove]

Nice that you get to Think it up and Build it. I use to have a Workshop that I built things. But it got broken into and stole some stuff. Maybe time to refurbish that before I retire and start making things. Thanks for the comment.

[@drn13355]

I was an Army officer and retired at 48 in 2022. I still work part time as an RN (24 hours a week). I like the extra money, but it is more about keeping my mind working. I do hike, play guitar,, workout, and read. Really those things don't cost much money and it keeps me in the game. I do fear my mind turning to mush, but I appreciate my situation.

[@TheRetirementGroove]

I think I would need to make a schedule of some sort for my personal life after retirement. Being on a schedule of getting up for work, traveling to work and coming home from work is what keeps me motivated thru the week. So yea I think a schedule would be important to me. Thanks for the Comment and your Service.

[@curtisrandolph1887]

After a month in retirement I sat down in my easy chair for 8 more months. Went back to work. Set in my ways. To be active I have to be at work.

[@TheRetirementGroove]

And I may have to go back to work if I find myself bored at home. Not opposed to that. But I think I want the first year to go do what I want to do. Have plans for some traveling and camping adventures while I still can. Always time to be a Walmart Door Greeter.....Lol....Thanks for the comment.

[@bobdrawbaugh4207]

Bored! I don’t know how I had time to do all the things I do while working full time. We want to see the country and we are.

[@TheRetirementGroove]

I am not sure that I will be bored. All I have to do is replace my Job Hours with Play Hours. Sounds fun to me. Lol

[@superman9772]

well... i retired early in my mid 50s... now, a lot of my peers did the traveling BUT they overspent... a lot of guys do the project cars and other expensive hobbies and get nickeled and dimed to death.... so my point is make sure to stay in your budget... don't do the crazy one time thing that takes too much money... try to stay focused on God, family, yourself and your local community.... build a routine and try to stick to it, have daily goals and do them (even when you don't want to) ... and really the most important is to keep mindful of being kind and considerate of others ( a lot of guys tend to stop having patience for others so don't be one of them... don't lose your moral compass)

[@TheRetirementGroove]

All good advice. I have plans to do some of these suggestions. I don't want to be that person that has to go back to work because I have to.

[@anniesshenanigans3815]

I tried to retire in 2021 and was so bored I went back to work.. establishing some activities that I can do in my next attempt at retirement. Another volunteer opportunity is just DRIVING. So many adults and seniors need a ride to doctors appointments or even to the grocery store. Every county or city has some sort of Senior center that you can go to and find out what those volunteer opportunities are.

[@TheRetirementGroove]

Thanks for the idea about the Senior Center. I already volunteer my time on a 501c Historical Society.

[@PhilThach]

I have so many things I want to do when I retire and I have another list of projects that I NEED to get done. I'm going to put a new floor on my back porch, completely clean out my basement etc. Anyway, one thing I think I might need to do is make myself some sort of schedule so I can keep my 10,000+ daily step average going. I find that on off days, even if I go on a hike or mow the yard with a push mower, I get less than 10,000 steps. So I'll need to figure in some time for walking every day to stay healthy. So, I don't think I'll be bored, hopefully. I'll tell ya in 4 or 5 years. :)

[@TheRetirementGroove]

Would be interesting to make like a time capsule video of your ideas so you can go back and look at it to see how much came true

[@kristinegreen4474]

I just retired, and it is difficult now. When you have your love of your life ill or not active, it holds me back. Call me selfish, but I have been very independent, and now I can't go. I am hanging in there. I have to schedule to go away. What. Maddening

[@TheRetirementGroove]

Sometimes life throws us a twist or so. I am ready to get out and explore and do some traveling. I don't think my wife is so much. My idea of a vacation is camping and hiking which we do not share. Hang in there and thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment.

[@PamHaynes-oo3ck]

You'll be able to do all the things you can't do now. Don't worry, trust me. 😂. Thanks Ron for the video

[@TheRetirementGroove]

I hope so

[@PamHaynes-oo3ck]

You will see 😊

[@lpd1snipe]

I retired early 5 years ago I'm having the time of my life. Of course unlike a lot of people that retire I have many hobbies they keep me busy

[@TheRetirementGroove]

I have many hobbies also. Just need more time to enjoy them.

[@k26kv31]

You're not going to be one of those people that get bored in retirement, you are going to find so many projects that need to be done you're going to wonder how you even had time to go to work. We spent some time getting things set up in our house so we could age in it longer...ramps set up over short stairways, hand holds in the bath and shower area, we bought an adjustable bed, and we just had the water lines updated under the house so that wouldn't be a problem. You're going to find all sorts of things to do. We also set up a little routine where some chores are split, he cooks the breakfasts and I cook the dinners so in case one of gets sick we both are familiar with the kitchen and can keep one another fed. And another thing we do is to go do our own projects during the day, if we need help with something we will work together on it but it's nice to have our own space for a few hours each day. One thing my mom needs at her advanced age is just a ride now and then, she can do things in her own home but driving to appointments or to get grocery bags into the house is a challenge...volunteering to drive another person occasionally could be a nice thing to do to stay active.

[@TheRetirementGroove]

Thank you so much. We have similar situations. We split the duties at home and some nights I cook. I do my own laundry too. We have not done alot to our home but we live on a single level except for the basement. There have been some repairs we done this past year preparing for the retirement. I know I will probably be more busy after retirement then I am now. I have both of my 86 year old parents and they are needing more help than before so that will probably be part of my weekly routine. Take care and thanks for the encouraging words.

[@tylerrjohnson68]

Retirement is expensive Thats all i do is spend money. Building racing cars cost a lot of money.

[@TheRetirementGroove]

Ha Ha. Well I have what I need for my hobbies to hopefully I can curtail my spending in those area's. Groceries are expensive enough. Thanks for the Comment. Cheers Ron