Venting ~ Wish I can retire tomorrow!
Watch this post56 yrs old and so ready to retire!! I have 5 yrs left and it seems a life away ~ I work in Emergency services(Boo Boo Bus) and seen it all ~ I just don't want to see it anymore ~ Plus behind the scenes the politics are awful.... So done!!!
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Perhaps work on building structure for your days, and start to build a new retired day .
Start small, take one time slot in the day and make a routine thing. I felt like you, although I've not retired yet, I'm building a new retirement day whilst I'm working.
There are slots in my daily plan, for socialising, walking groups, housework, future planning, holiday planning etc
Many thanks
Liz
I can't work out what on earth I would do if I do retire. Husband has mental health problems so I'm usually worn out by the end of the day anyway. I've travelled the world since I was young, and a bit after I got married, but I can't work up the enthusiasm for travelling anymore! I've tried local clubs and groups, but not found anything that I'm enthusiastic about yet.
Things I have discovered is its a different life so forget the old routines that you used to have, find new interests and most importantly meet new people.
If your on your own volunteer somewhere, charity shops are always grateful for help and offer plenty of interaction with people and if its not for you just walk away and try something else.
The main thing is don't sit around feeling lost and depressed, one life don't waste it.