{"id":22322,"date":"2024-07-02T12:50:06","date_gmt":"2024-07-02T10:50:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/?p=22322"},"modified":"2024-07-02T12:50:06","modified_gmt":"2024-07-02T10:50:06","slug":"8-ways-to-embrace-a-happy-retirement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/blog\/2024\/07\/02\/8-ways-to-embrace-a-happy-retirement\/","title":{"rendered":"8 ways to embrace a happy retirement"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Many working people dream of winning the Lotto because of the greater freedom it will bring, but for retirees, the reality of a \u2018permanent holiday\u2019\u00a0 soon loses its appeal.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There are several reasons for this. Workaholics often do not have time for hobbies and interests and find their lives suddenly lack purpose; a loss of \u2018identity\u2019 may be felt when professionals lose their working title.<\/p>\n<p>There may be less social interaction without colleagues and clients around. Aches and pains that come with ageing are often energy-sapping, and belt-tightening may mean you do not have the money for the fun things you once dreamt of doing.<\/p>\n<p>Retirement needs to be seen as a time of new possibilities, rather than a decline in your old way of life. Your outlook will influence the quality of your retirement.<\/p>\n<p>A positive mindset and the willingness to seek out and embrace opportunities can help make retirement more fulfilling.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to maximise your senior years<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Fight isolation:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Make dates with former colleagues, spend time with existing friends and identify ways to meet new people, such as through a social club. Accept invitations when they come your way.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Keep it meaningful:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Offer to mentor someone in your professional field, teach someone a new skill or volunteer in your community.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Keep fit:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Stay as active as possible. Perhaps walk with a friend or find another way to incorporate exercise with social interaction.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Fight the blues:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>If you are depressed, speak to a friend, loved one or therapist.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Train your brain:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Find activities you love that keep you sharp mentally, such as bridge, chess or crossword puzzles.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Bust your stress:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Find ways to relax. Prayer, meditation, reading, walking or bird watching may work for you.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Be techno-wise:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Do not assume you cannot master useful technology. Social media apps such as Facebook are great for keeping up with friends and family and finding stimulating content. Get a grandchild or techno-savvy friend to teach you. Don\u2019t let fear stop you from embracing our changing world.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Hobbies and interests:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>You now have the time to devote to the things you enjoy or think you might enjoy and seize the moment.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em> Source: tafta.org.za<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Photo: DIANA PARKHOUSE \/ UNSPLASH<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many working people dream of winning the Lotto because of the greater freedom it will bring, but for retirees, the reality of a \u2018permanent holiday\u2019\u00a0 soon loses its appeal. There are several reasons for this. 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