Life begins at RETIREMENT

So, what' s this about learning at retirement? This will involve 'thing we have never learned before'. Being a retiree, you don't have to learn commercial, management or leadership skills. Instead, now, you can learn other skills which are 'fun' or 'health' related. Let me give you some examples:

- flower arrangement - creative and calm the mind

- painting - creative and calm the mind

- dancing - coordination, fitness

- muay thai - coordination, fitness and self defence

- blogging - creative, expression and networking

I have started blogging. It is fun. It allows me to continue writing about my retirement, sharing my experience and most important of all, keeps me alert. I heard writing and memory recall can help slows down dementia. I am keeping in touch with technology as well.

Last week, I signed up for muay thai and had my first lesson. It was physically tough and the coordination of kicks and punch was difficult. Still, it was full of calorie burning and I perspired so much my t-shirt was completely drenched. I was exhausted. One other reason for joining Muay Thai was this allows me to spend good quality time with my youngest daughter. She was the one who wants to join and asked me to. I could not think of a better window of time to spend with her than exercising, kicking, and punching together. Our first lesson was really tiring. Still, we enjoy our time and chatted a lot.

Learning at retirement is not just acquiring new skills. Learning keeps our minds and body active. It slows down problems related to aging while providing an avenue to show your own creativity. You can form a new circle of friends - including your own family members. It keeps your mind wanting more...

Learning at retirement becomes like going back to school - ever so eager for the next lesson.

Try it.