Exciting Things to Plan & Look Forward to When You Retire

Life begins at retirement, or so most would say, and yes – we do agree that there is a lot to be excited for during this phase! From having the opportunity to be who you really want to be to having the time to do what you really want, there are definitely a lot to look forward to when you retire. Check out this list to give you an idea (and of course, excite you) on how retirement can benefit you.  

Working after Retirement

As ironic as it may be, retirement can be the gateway for you to explore new ventures. From launching your new business to taking the challenge of looking and trying out for employment from other industries, your retirement years basically open up new frontiers for you to explore and possibly achieve in. Of course, it’s up to you (and it does depend on your circumstances) if you want to try this out, but working after retirement offers several points that may help benefit you:

Satisfaction – keeping busy at work delivers a certain sort of satisfaction for business owners and employees alike. This can be true for most seniors, who may have lots of idle time during their retirement years. By keeping and having a renewed sense of focus in a new venture, you can both feel the enjoyment of being productive and, hopefully, reap the benefits of accomplishing milestones in your new workplace.

Being True to Yourself With No Regrets – having the opportunity to start your own business or join a new firm offers and enforces the perspective of doing what you truly want to do and be. With time provided by retirement, you essentially have another shot at being the writer, chef, startup founder, etc. that you always wanted to be. Retirement allows you the opportunity to avoid having regrets – no more “what ifs,” “because” and “I can’t” excuses to live out your dreams.

Volunteerism – work doesn’t necessarily mean monetary profit. For satisfaction and regret-free experiences, try joining volunteer groups in museums, NGOS, libraries, schools, and the like. What you get in return for providing your services for these groups is the warm and light feeling of contributing to a cause or a community – which, sometimes, can be more of a higher value than what money can give to people.

Doing What You’ve Always Wanted To

Aside from work, retirement also opens the doors to active, fun, and perhaps, physical activities. During these years, you will now have more time to improve on your health. Aside from doing exercises or enrolling in a gym, why not try something different such as Yoga, competitive sports, and dance? If you’re more of a home buddy, you can then make use of the time either by focusing on your favorite hobbies or discovering new ones. Some examples of hobbies to try and excel at are gardening, arts and crafts, music, cooking, etc.

Another activity you can accomplish retired is traveling. Doing this will allow you to explore new cultures, meet new people, and learn new things in different places. Being a stranger in a strange place allows you to be outside of your comfort zone – a nice and exciting way to spend your retirement years in.

Of course, retirement also gives you more time to spend with people closest to you. Reconnect with your family during these years, connect with new friends (either at your new ventures or during your travels), and create bonds that you can be sure you’ll treasure for the rest of your days.

Time Enough for Organizing Paperwork and Finances

It may not sound exciting (yet do hear us out on this), but retirement is also the perfect time to organize all your finances and paperwork. By finally completing and organizing your paperwork, you can then be able to focus on the more important things you want to accomplish in your life. Also, it’ll help you avoid becoming a victim of elderly financial abuse, by making sure that your funds are budgeted and allotted to the proper channels and individuals.

Additionally, consider applying for long term care insurance. This will not only give you coverage in case something unforeseen happens to you (alternatively, planning LTCI for expected in-home and nursing home care is not only advised but cost-effective as well), it’s also an effective way to secure your assets and finances. To help you out in finding the right policy for you, please click here to request for an LTC insurance quote.

Life after retirement can be the best years of your life if you choose for it to be so. Make this happen by carefully planning and preparing for retirement beforehand (you can do this as early as now, by looking for a long term care insurance policy. We hope you get to enjoy the best years of your life!