What to Do in Retirement: 20 Activities that Will Enrich Your Life

[@oindrilasanger9185]

I am from India and retired voluntarily 8 years before my scheduled date of retirement. Since then I have been travelling a lot both nationally and internationally and have taken up my childhood hobby of knitting and embroidery. Most of these items I gift to my friends and family on festive occasions. It gives me great pleasure to see them using my gifts.

[@christinabasri5114]

I retired 6 years ago from working 3 days a week with special needs adults. Soon after I retired I was volunteering at an independent senior living run by the Baptist Church. But stopped when my granddaughter arrived early last year. I enjoy “Nana” shifts 3- 4 times/week. She is now 18 months old and is definitely a God-send. I walk 60-90 mins 3 times/week followed by 10 mins of stretching. I host a weekly one hour prayer meeting on Wednesdays using Zoom. I facilitate a 6-semester discipleship training program, on Saturday mornings, also via Zoom. This September our seniors’ friendly Mah-Jong Club is resuming with Public Health protocols in place. The main criteria is that you must be fully vaxxed to participate. I am so excited as it’s my favourite game next to playing Scrabble online via “Word with Friends”. I am enjoying my retirement. It’s the next best thing to being “Nana”!

[@flordelotus2184]

You're an inspiration to all your subscribers, Margaret! Bless your generous heart for bringing a little sunshine in people's lives.

[@fayejacobson2252]

I retired just 2 days ago! Right now I’m just marveling at how surreal this time of life feels to me. Next week I’m going to establish some “flexible routines” for the days, weeks, months and years ahead. The first few months I wan to catch up on housework, small projects, phone calls to relatives, and spending time with my kids and grandchildren. After-which, I want to focus on some bigger projects.

[@jennygrim2057]

All the best!

[@janetokeefe5130]

Sounds perfect!

[@pianofever8586]

I wrote poetry 20 years ago, after the loss of my son. Those poems helped me write my books years later...not an easy task.

[@elainebb5937]

Margaret you are our gift for 60 and older ... thank you 💐

[@sixtyandme]

Thanks Elaine! Have a fabulous day.

[@kathywolford6584]

I appreciate your addressing this topic. For the last 5 years I have spend time by creating a visual journal full of art, journaling, tips I’ve torn from a magazine, quotes and any stories or feelings I want to leave behind for my family.

[@douca1]

I've become a gym rat. At 65yo, I'm in the best shape ever.

[@marcyallison5996]

That is excellent!!!

Hopefully you signed up for Silver Sneakers. It's free hopefully through your health insurance plan and your eligibility for Medicare, so might as well take advantage 👍

[@karikelley6134]

I think that is absolutely amazing. That is my goal. Any suggestions?

[@1936Rock]

I also became a gym rat at 60. Now almost 63 and still loving it.

[@AromaticWisdomInstitute]

douca1 I’m inspired!

[@moonglow1311]

Right now, I am still downsizing from a house to an apartment; and all the things I brought with me that weren't necessary. After I get organized , I plan to volunteer at an animal shelter.

[@adoracionmalonzo9685]

i keep myself busy sewing ,cooking n any Of household chores.god bless u.

[@madelinmcgrath6214]

Margaret, today and every day I listen to your videos the world seems so much nicer! Thank you! You bring happiness to people everywhere.

[@tammyz8566]

There is no better way to start one's day than with a nice cup of tea with Margaret.I start my day now on a positive note and find myself at 52 looking forward to 60.All thanks to you Margaret.

[@sixtyandme]

Thanks so much Tammy!

[@loriar1027]

I’m officially eligible to retire this year and I’m surprised to find I’m not as keen as I thought I would be. All through my 40s I fantasized about retiring and having the time to do all the cool things you mentioned. I have a ton of crafty hobbies, so I imagined unlimited time in my sewing room. My fear now though is that without someone depending on me to show up I might be very lazy and then slip into depression. I think I’ll need to plan out a schedule for myself so I’ll have a reason to get out of bed. Isn’t life funny?

[@Soapandwater6]

@@judyjudyjudy1841 Yes, I finally get to be my own boss! It is wonderful!

[@sabinekoch3448]

Me too!

[@janetokeefe5130]

I emphasize. I'm 70 and heading toward retirement. This is perhaps the most difficult time of my life to navigate. This video sums up my recent thoughts.

[@ray_c_yuen]

I always say "a bad day at home is better than a good day at work". Luckily I usually have good days at home. My wife is retired too and am still able enough to walk/ride and drink coffee.

[@investitin2286]

I love this video and especially when you mentioned about people complain about the cost of traveling. Having a travel state of mind really helps. You will not believe how cheap it is to travel until you find some very fascinating place to travel to and pay next to nothing but allows you to have the experience of your life. I made lots of videos about cheap countries you can travel to and spend about $50 a day(I know, I was stunned too) Also, I interviewed this couple who left their jobs to travel for a year and they discovered that traveling for a year a=to about 30 countries was worth the same about of money they spent in their home country, Canada. I hope that motivates you to start traveling.

[@jenniferolson5345]

Thank you so much for all of your thought provoking videos. I am 46 but am a firm believer in always planning ahead while learning from mentors like you. Your warmth really reaches through the screen making me feel as though we are sitting down together just talking. Thank you for sharing your wisdom, knowledge and experience.

[@MARILYNANDERSON88]

I had an insight when I was 46: I was riding on the bus and crocheting rather than driving in the commute when I began to notice many older ladies knitting on the bus. Then I realized that these were people that because of their lifestyle, had lived to a great age. Then I began going places that had a high senior attendance, and began to enjoy seniors as friends, I realized that if older people are in attendance, they grew old with the venues, and that venue must be a good path to "get on the bus" to becoming a successful and fun loving senior.

[@sarahconroy3634]

Quilting is a lovely hobby. Many towns have a quilting guild where you will meet wonderful, creative people and it need not be expensive--you will amaze yourself with your creative power. And your family will love your creations.

[@debbiehull2829]

Thankyou Mary Contrary . Hope your life with your grandchild is a long happy one and that you're blessed as well. 💕

[@Elizabethd69]

You have a very positive attitude, very pleasant to listen to .thank you for this video,

[@misspeacchy]

Excellent suggestions. When I was a child my grandmother wrote her funeral. She already had a will. Every year she reviewed both documents and made changes if she wished though she rarely changed her will. Everyone knew where she kept her funeral plan. She also pre-paid her funeral including a casket spray. Years before she died she parceled out her most precious belongings as she wanted to see family enjoy those things while she lived. Now, my mother is doing the same thing.

[@livinglifeleona]

That’s a great idea! Writing it down.

[@cardiyansane1414]

I’m in my mid life.. having a little crisis. I found this inspirational and useful as well

[@rabbimvekildir6413]

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[@Lightofaith]

Thanks for this! I am here because of my grandmother. She just retired and she is 80. She cant remember life without work. Been thinking of many things what she could do, as her strength is not as before. Something as simple as painting class, cause her back pain. She is enjoying gardening fruits and vegetables. Wish to help her find new hobby

[@pianofever8586]

Since I retired. I bake once a week, never took time to do this before I retired. I also play my keyboard which I bought a year before I retired. I also play a guitar that was given to me for safekeeping then just given to me as my friend didn't want it back...it sometimes pays to do a friend a favor! I hope to audit classes when I'm 65 bc the cost is only $100 per class. I have a load of mending waiting for me. Two days a week I drive my friend to her physio appointments and catch up on the news or music theory while I wait for her. I drive her car. If you have your own car you drive children..orphans or others, to their doctor's appointments...my married cousins did this together. Beautiful. Write a book of your life experiences. I have written two while working full time. I plan to write minimum one more while I'm retired. I also looked forward to playing my violin and viola again, which I bought before I retired, as i anticipated that day for a couple years.

[@RetirementTravelers]

Great list and suggestions. So glad we found your channel. We retired last year, plan to travel the world and hope to inspire others. Retirement should be a time to aspire for your best life!! Thanks again. Bev and John

[@nogrouchy]

How nice to hear you mention the beautiful town of Bamberg, Germany. I live nearby and can recommend a visit. More opportunities to fill your days? How about being an au-pair granny? Read (your own stories) to children at kindergarten or in hospitals. Go and sell things at flea markets. If you like gardening and you don't have one yourself, ask neighbours who possibly are no longer able to do the garden work. Helping out in the neighbourhood - you can easily find out where help is needed (walk the dog, go for a walk with a baby in a pram, run errands for those who can't walk properly ...) Cheers

[@sixtyandme]

I loved Bamberg!!!

[@nogrouchy]

I wonder if you tasted that special traditional beer called "Schlenkerla Rauchbier" .

[@nancyallen3440]

Junior colleges and Universities usually have a little newspaper like flyer that offer "Informal classes". They can be free or if you are making something you buy your supplies. I took a French Class from one of these and paid some small fee like $32. Then I took one for soy candle making. It was a lot of fun and I paid only for my wax. Don't forget you can start a supper club for once every 5 weeks. Limited it to 4 couples or 8 people. People have to sign up by a certain time and when it is full it is full. If a person doesn't want to come the next time that is ok. Thanks for this episode, Margaret.

[@judithalsing9598]

I think about my retirement every day. I suppose attitude is the most important part....as you mentioned. With a good attitude anything is possible.

[@MARILYNANDERSON88]

I planned for an early retirement, and made it, very enjoyable for a few years....- now I am older and at normal retirement age I miss my job. I love keeping in touch with my co-workers like they are family.

[@karenjones1897]

thanks for a good, thought provoking video. i need to focus on what i want to do in my retirement once i have my health back, hopefully. if that doesn't come, i still need to make plans for what comes. hugs to all, ~k

[@nala3038]

Retirement is a state of mind. Never stop doing, ALWAYS engage. Doing nothing is like being dead.

[@debbiehull2829]

My retirement busy is to raise my 4 year old grandson who that I adopted 2 years ago. He and I have been together since he was 2 weeks old .I am in my 60's and this is what I am doing now that I am no longer working.

[@mydoglayla5045]

Debbie Hull May God bless you both.

[@debbiehull2829]

Thankyou geri kane.

[@MARILYNANDERSON88]

Many of my friends are raising the grandkids- now mine is in College, many friends aare bored and traveling and send me the most enviable photos, however its is okay to me, and I feel very appreciated and will never abandon these young ones. Good work, grandparents parenting grandkids!

[@debbiehull2829]

Thankyou ladies for your thoughts and well wishes. I call myself grandma/ mama. It's a challenge to raise a toddler in your 60's. I have a hard time sometimes being older raising a young child like being alot more tired than when I was a young mom raising my kids. I say cheers 🍹to all grandparents who are in my situation.

[@Elizabethd69]

I went to Bollywood dancing in florida and I loved it . at Golds gym it was so much fun . you just watch the Bollywood dancer and copy what she is doing , I love the music the girl on stage was dressed in Bollywood garb and I guess it is egyptian music I guess but it was so much fun i'm 75 years old all ages were there . No one cares how your doing it , but everyone just tries to follow, what I like is it is free style just watch and try to do . some people can't keep up and they end up just doing there own thing and laughing and having a BLAST

[@pianofever8586]

@Elizabeth69 Thank you for sharing this. Your story reminded me that I love to dance but am not doing it. I always wanted to learn to tap dance or clog.

[@hv1825]

Loved this show! You have given me a sense of joy about my upcoming retirement. Resting(no more 60hr wks) cleaning, learning Spanish, painting my kitchen...just name a few. Thank you thank you thank you. Have a great day too.

[@RetireCertain]

Morning Thunder tea got me through college! Thanks for your videos. This is great information! I've been jewelry making and taking an oil painting class now, too. I began my financial education website for women in late midlife where I write, so constantly learning about expanding online.

[@karenkingrey6142]

Oh my gosh!!! Raku is so beautiful!! I took a class a couple years ago and it is very unique and quite beautiful. In my area they offer classes a few times a year and they're very affordable. I encourage people to do it and maybe learn to throw their own pots! Great idea!!!! Thank you this was a great, inspirational video!!

[@inikidaisy]

This is such an interesting topic. I am still working, but get a lot of time off, so in preparation, we are traveling to some of the remotest parts of the earth in search of the most beautiful animals. We know this kind of travel is hard, and it will be harder to do as my husband and I get older, so we are doing it now while we still work. Frankly, I am not looking forward to retirement as I still really enjoy the discipline of working. I also think that you have to really motivate yourself when you are retired as no one is telling you what to do (which is the reason why so many people want to retire). One topic I would like you to discuss is creating a legacy. Thank you!

[@jeannemckinney3668]

Great suggestions! I'm currently in a 6wk challenge at a sports and fitness center, to help me get more strength for my upcoming; 2nd hip replavement. I want to volunteer at the domestic violence shelter here, after I've recovered from my surgery. Have a blessed day

[@sixtyandme]

good luck Jeanne with the surgery - we'll be thinking about you! xx

[@mifasola1]

There's just too much to do...my bucket list is very long

[@luckycharm1611]

Thabja you so.much for the list of things one can do. I am retiring in20.days and this will certainly help

[@nancyphillips7558]

I live in Texas USA, I love chamomile tea, so calming.

[@arlenepoff1014]

Inspirational! Thanks so much! ❤

[@sixtyandme]

You are so welcome!

[@lm9753]

Thank you. A lot thing about! I moved to an area with lots of outdoor opportunities for hiking.

[@laurarenovato1751]

You're so pleasant im 31 but always planning for the future thank you for a great video!

[@livinglifeleona]

You must be my twin. I’m 26 but I plan everything. With no desire for a husband or kids it’ll just be me day after day in retirement, figuring out what to do. Finding comfort in this video!

[@laurarenovato1751]

Lol I'm married with 1 child but yes this video is def comforting 😅 I wish you well twin 😊

[@kimberlyirish6268]

Great Video. Thank You ❤

[@janetokeefe5130]

I really appreciated this video!! Can't thank you enough for validating all of my feelings as I contemplate retirement. I never before understood how profound this decision would be. You are so helpful.

[@peggybaggenstoss3817]

I love peppermint tea… especially for sore throat.

[@pushpindersyal1888]

sometimes I combine activities that get enhanced when I do so. for instance, a plan to travel either solo or with a small group to a place with a focus for the journey: either a meditative journey to a particular place e.g. a monastery, ashram or retreat or a journey to a place with a lot of history. Spirituality and travel go together. Or combining painting with listening to music, or cooking and listening to programs like yours, or talking with friends and doodling, or spending time reading to my elderly father who has very weak eyesight, while relaxing in a warm blanket....one is not multitasking, but enhancing the pleasure of each of these activities.

[@wandai.7038]

Even travel in your own town or city as a "tourist". When my friend visits ever year, we explore the city and I am again a tourist.

[@christinabasri5114]

And I am starting to pen down the draft for my memoir. Thank you for your interesting and useful vids! Bless you!

[@dianparrotta2118]

Thank you for your program. I’m 66 and pt off retirement due to COVID-19. I am planning on moving to Tenerife but it has been a ghost town so I put off retirement until 1/2022.

[@del1820]

Thanks for this, i am 33 planning to retire young.

[@lyndaossi9191]

I wish I knew you personally. You have such a joy about yourself and life.

[@itstonivega3754]

LOVE your beaded lamp behind you. 🥰

[@2driverpls652]

This was great. Very simple ideas that don’t cost a thing but get you out and about. I am 60 and burned out but at the same time a bit afraid of what to do with my time if I take a buy out. I do have a bucket list of hitting the National Parks, a project list and I have lots hobbies. I want to learn an instrument and do some environmental volunteering in the park system. Maybe I already have a head start and did not know it!

[@livinglifeleona]

Plans: Health. Small couch potato dog. Keep learning my target language. Volunteer. Write. Maybe have a KZbin channel.

[@Vaayu62]

Very helpful... energising, listening to you

[@judyfinnegan5268]

Thank you love your ideas and inspiration love what you do

[@AwosAtis]

I enjoyed your retirement ideas. My husband, sister-in-law and I are planning trips around the country with our little RV. We plan to video the whole experience and put it on You Tube. Also, my husband is going to show me how to use a gun in case of a bear attack in Alaska.

[@bittyveloso7958]

JOIN A CHURCH, THAY HAVE LOTS OF THINGS FOR RETIREES TO DO..VOLUNTEERING WILL BLESS YOU WITH FREE STUFFS TOO

[@ruthwhite4280]

I have 3 friends that I meet with regularly for a meal. We call ourselves the Fearless Foursome.

[@sixtyandme]

Great name🌺

[@pianofever8586]

If reading is a problem for your eyes, you can listen to audio books

[@seahorse251]

Declutter my home Practice firearm training Home maintenance Move my body Health maintenance Get a pet Learn canning Meditation Learn excel, Google, outlook features, notebook Keep couponing Life ending plan

[@marinadeargentina2646]

All that you mentioned !

[@mblear7556]

You are an inspiration! I wonder if you are English and by the way I love that you have naturally lovely teeth

[@debbiehull2829]

A suggestion for you. Why don't you do a video on grandparents adopting or being guardians to grandchildren when in your 60's or retirement. Alot of grandparents do that. Thanks Margaret!

[@cherannretiredgran68]

I like the Rasberry Zinger tea.

[@crestonhardcastle7631]

As crestons wife I also love herbal tea I like lemon peppermint chamomile and peach I drink celestial seasonings I also like green tea

[@vanessabayardo9788]

I need to start my pension so when I'm 59 and a half I can actually afford to retire.

[@eatmeatandliftweights5754]

I will add more gym days, take up rock climbing. possibly volunteering.

[@marcyallison5996]

I enjoy volunteering at the local animal shelter.

[@tvseumjinriver8375]

Good. Thanks.

[@jimmylee6256]

Thank you!

[@marydrummond5451]

Hello . Trying to change a little . I want to change a little ... I am 62 . And I babysit a lot ... love the kids but I need a me time ... so Thanks for this show ...

[@Kwood10]

Appreciate the babysitting because my daughter doesn’t let me watch my grandson anymore since he is 7 now & it is heartbreaking .

[@wendydadswell9732]

Look after my granddaughter.

[@marilynmerod553]

What about people with mobility issues

[@vanessabayardo9788]

@Faye now u will do phone calls to relatives. I just think life is so unbalanced. Having to wait until you're 60 and off from work to be able to gather with the people u love the most...

[@MARILYNANDERSON88]

I joined the womens' billiard league, age does not matter in billiards, people can learn and get better at any age, and the indoor sport is has a very sexy and racy image.... my top competitors are over eighty, and our team includes grandmothers and new mothers, and young unmarried competitors. Much easier than bowling... I invested in my table at home ,and find it a very good light exercise and mind sharpening game. My home is very exciting with the pool table and decor.

[@charmontgomery6311]

MARILYNANDERSON88 u

[@AndreaMoonMusic]

I think my (good) problem is that I have too MANY things I want to do. I will retire from teaching full time 6-19 but will continue teaching karate and want to have @10 private piano students My great love is composing so I will finally have big blocks of time My other interests are ballet. French, I want to learn quilting by hand, also would like to volunteer for a pro-life organization and suicide prevention and...travel! The future looks very bright - I'm enjoying dreaming about it

[@self-educateyourselfnow2688]

Dear Sixty and Me (Margaret Manning). How about doing something productive to help the younger generations cope with life?I am always fascinated to see and hear about the luxuries and comforts that older retired people do and boast about, and the recommendations you make about how to waste the rest of your life . When I learn about declining birth rates, young people committing suicide because of depression and hopelessness. Here in Britain the government (politicians) have not executed the wishes of the BREXIT referendum, and I wonder why the older generation are not protesting against the defiance/betrayal of elected humans. If you are wondering why young people are not fighting for their future (that is fighting against politicians who commit crimes against their constituents by disobeying their democratic instructions) you may consider that they are working to pay tax (state pension) and raise families. I am not young and I see how younger people are being deskilled. A smart phone can't kiss or hug anyone, plant or cultivate anything, pick you up if you fall, but everyone is told to get computer skills and learn to code programs and how humanity is evolving (into uselessness). WTF are you doing about it?

[@lydiameriana3154]

I plan to be a makeup artist! :)

[@conniecandella2734]

Enjoy I love tea to

[@isabellawharton-gaffney6518]

I love to Dance...

[@pianofever8586]

Just an fyi, reading for the blind requires advanced education.

[@nancymcgrath6283]

When I was in high school I had a job reading to a blind man who was going to college. I learned a lot as well as earned some money as well.I read slow and deliberately and it worked out just fine.

[@bittyveloso7958]

PLANT GARDEN OR VEGGIES, IF NO SPACE THEN TRY HYDROPHONICS, SAVES YOU FROM BUYING VEGGIES TOO !

[@RockRak367]

I couldn’t do it anymore with the swallowing and smacking lips

[@adoracionmalonzo9685]

i keep myself busy sewing ,cooking n any Of household chores.god bless u.