Don't get bored in retirement! Steps so you don't fall into this retirement trap.

When you first retire, there is often a huge sense of relief of being off a schedule. Your time is your own! But why do retirees often end up bored in retirement? Or they are surprised when the lack of schedule that they thought would be so great, leaves them feeling a little lost. Today we are talking about steps you can take to make sure you don't get bored in retirement.... which can be much more detrimental to your health than people realize.
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00:00 Why you don't want to get bored in retirement
03:11 Is retirement all about freedom from a schedule?
03:39 Our first Monday post retirement, How did it feel?
05:10 What were we embarrassed to say?
06:06 Why is planning our favorite idea in retirement?
08:23 How do you find a hobby or learn something new?
10:13 Why you should Protect your weekends
11:36 3 Steps to get unstuck when you are feeling bored

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[mmc]

2 months immediately after retirement, I booked bus tours for seniors at least once a week, sometimes twice. Coupled with home chores, taking care of my pets, etc.

[WuddupRAY]

Thank you Thank you! I’m 3 years from retirement and was watching March Madness games, then the wife said a something that hit hard, “is this what you are going to do in retirement watching tv all day?” I shut off the tv storming mad, then looked on YouTube on retirement and this vid popped up, I think you guys probably saved my life, subscribed n now watching all the rest of your vids.

[drowsy]

I retired last Feb 29 2024. Yes, Chosen retired at age 60 - after working since 1987 at the same Luckily, I have so many hobbies (from DIY renovation tasks, to ATV/UTVing, to boating, to snow nobiling, to driving my wife around, to swimming, to helping my son with his house renovation projects, etc. etc.). During last few years (before self retiring), my "full time job" was getting into the way of my personal life.... Yes. I'm lucky to have other hobbies / interests in For me, retirement is less stress and huge amounts of freedom!

[montycraig]

Here it is the end of August, and I retired on July 1st. after a heart attack in February. I put off retiring because my wife is six years younger. But, I realized that we aren’t promised tomorrow. I have spent the last few years buying some toys I would need when I did retire. So I now do photography, and do some kayak fishing. My trophy activity is watching my grand kids a few mornings each week also. New sub!

[Navaho]

Working part time has been a common thing I am seeing with my "retired" friends. I plan on doing the same so I can maintain a routine and a sense of purpose. Work, as hard as it is at times, gives a sense of accomplishment that's important to my self--esteem. Not sure that I will want to fully retire until my health changes dramatically. Time will tell.

[brianmcg]

I haven’t been bored since I was probably in middle school during summer breaks. I long for the challenge of being bored. Can’t wait.

[evelynarocho]

I'm finding retirement a little boring at 62 even though I am surround by beautiful beaches in Puerto Rico. I have to get out more! Thanks

[carollane]

Planning vacations always lifts our spirits! 🙂 🎠🌈🎈

[kevindecoteau]

I have never enjoyed being overly busy, looking forward to my time being my own, taking up fishing again.
It's like watching a talk show.

[magee]

I love that they do not suggest to go back to work. Most retirees have health issues and cannot return to work. This is so real! Great ideas for daily life!

[terrigoestiny]

I’m so glad I found you guys! Thanks for the inspiration 🥰🥰

[O-uq]

I’m in my mid-40s and looking forward to very comfortable retirement in a year. Continuing to work a stressful career just to keep making money when it’s no longer necessary feels kind of silly, but I am concerned about the boredom. In my line of work, no one needs a part timer, it’s all or nothing. What a quandary.

[kris]

Thank you both for this video. I’m glad we found you on YouTube. We needed this!

[evolutionaryTom]

Great video. I almost feel like I'm supposed to get bored. Nearly two years into retirement and I haven't had the opportunity to get there yet. I think being curious is a great cure for boredom in retirement. Nothing is out of the realm of possiblilty. You can do anything or be anyone. Retirees need to break out of their old mold, detach and move on, and not be embarrased or ashamed to redefine themselves. Sorry, this video made my mind start rolling! LOL.

[helenmarais]

What a lovely couple!!! Such excellent advice and ideas! Greetings from South Africa 🇿🇦

[Janie-]

I wish you'd would do a video on making new friends when you're retired.

[tedcharlton]

I enjoyed the video on fighting boredom very much. It is very informative. But I notice no mention of Church activities. My wife and I are wondering why?

[janetashbrook]

Gave it 12 months and back at work at 68 and loving it the 12 months was hard.

[dchrysostom]

Thank you for this… I retired earlier, I’m bored without family and friends around me now…as I moved to a new city.

[MarianMarshall]

Thank you both! I think you just saved my life.