Life begins at RETIREMENT

- activities that focus on fitness and health

- spend more time with my wife and family

- being available for events - major or minor - for my family

- volunteering my time for social work

- learning something new - blogging and a fitness program

- meeting my financial planner

- having social lunch, tea, reunion with ex colleagues etc

- visiting office and re-connect with friends of the past

- going to a concerts, plays

- tours - the next one is in Chiangmai

These are activities that I would not have time for previously. I have intentionally kept to those activities that I like to do. My schedules are filled and the most important thing is, I don't have to think or worry about timeline. For example, I don't worry about how much time I have to spend at the gym or with my planner. I just go and enjoy myself till I am done for the day.

Of course, I still have to respect the schedules of my friends whom I am visiting. Afterall, they are still working...

So, how to a retiree fills his/her time? Plenty of activities - fun activities.

Before you retire, plan a few activities focusing on:

- fitness

- leisure

- social

- learn new things

- connect with nature

There is plenty to do. It's a matter of priorities and not spreading yourself thin. Learn to pace yourself and have fun.