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How does going to work make you feel?


Tired!

Andy, I've just been looking to see if English Heritage have any properties near Leicester, but the nearest one (which would probably have work for volunteers) seems to be Kirby Hall, about 20 miles away. National Trust have Stoneywell and Calke Abbey. Have you any museums or art galleries where you could help out? My only other suggestion is to search in your local library for any vacancies.
Best of luck in finding something which suits you.

I am currently classing myself as semi retired.
That means:
- Doing some bits of work with my few remaining clients.
- Trying hard not to pick up more clients - not always successful on that one.
- Taking a back seat in the business I have a 1/3 share in and planning to be out of the day to day by Dec-17.
- Spending more time with my wife, with my horse and with my Morgan.

Having worked from home for the last 10 years, the hard bits are any form of desk work for me (organising pictures and taking my photography more seriously). I keep finding myself feeling guil about not working.

It is getting easier though. I have now joined U3A and am organising a new group in our local branch as well as going on regular walks (2 walks a month - structure). I have also volunteered with a local community transport organisation but have yet to hear back from them.

So - my answer to Peter's question (got there eventually) is:
1) The advice in earlier posts about structure is spot on. For me it is U3A, keeping a horse fit and other tasks around him that you are familiar with.
2) Do not expect to make an instant transition easily. If you can phase your exit, do so - although you may slip back into work.
3) Get the holiday bit out of the way and then plan your time carefully - don't take on too much - has taken on too much (early retired nearly 4 years ago) and I now have to book a day 2 weeks ahead if I want her to join me on an adventure.

Wishing you luck in your path to retirement.

Last year I set myself a target of swimming 365k (i.e. 1km a day). It "made" me swim 6 times a week and I did it (with a month or so to spare).....

I retired on my 50th birthday in 1994. Like others have mentioned, I began making lists of targets, goals, guidance and things I needed to do. I decided this was too specific, too prescriptive. I narrowed the list down--finally, I wanted to have only one word as a guide. A lot of thought went into this. Finally, I settled on only one word--I wrote it down on a little slip of paper in all caps and put it in my wallet.

Sounds a little trite, but I wrote down the word "COURAGE." It has served me well. It has been my guide to a lot of tough decisions I have made over the years. Should I take on that difficult and demanding project? Courage. Do I have that difficult talk with someone I care about? Courage. Should I make that heavy investment in time or maybe money? Courage. How do I face that terrible medical procedure? Courage.

Now, many times I have not been courageous--I try not to grieve about this so much. But I have a guide--I have a goal. Every now and then, I'll run across that little piece of creased and worn-out piece of paper in my wallet--I'll look at it, think a bit, and put it back. It has served me as well as any other list, quote or other piece of advice I've ever had.

Just my two cents worth.

Sometimes it's nice to have a reason to stay in bed in the morning

At least, that is, if you can still remember why

Very good!

Courage.

I like that thought/ idea/creed.

My one word would be ..

Positive.

It's the most powerful word I know.

If you can truly be and retain a Postive mindset not a lot can deflect you from your chosen course/aims/ mindset/ life events.

It has been my very worthy and close friend for over 45 years.

Often tested - but never failed me.

It goes beyond the glass half full credo ...but that's a good start.

I was actually " taught" this outlook by my first Sales Manager.

I was terrified of him - but indebted for ...Positive!

All a tad profound for first thing Thursday morning !

But I do like the one word idea!

Thanks Allen.

Its true everybody id different...

I retired at 59 (Iam now 65) through ill health having worked for a global company in a high pressure/constant traveling occupation for over 30 years
When I stopped I felt like being on holiday and traveled a lot.
After about 6 months I got to grips with my new life.

6 years on I love my life...I cycle about 200 miles a month to keep fit,tinker with my Morgan and other vehicles and find an excuse to drive 150 miles just for coffee..just because I can.

I keep a diary and write everyday...I still have a structure and have things to do every day.

I still have health issues but I consider myself very fortunate...I have a great company pension,state pension and my company gave me a cash sum when I retired unexpectedly which bought my new Morgan !!!

Positive is the key word..I don't complain about my illness and work in the local cancer ward throughout Xmas and New Year.

My kids are sorted ,my parents at 86 and 90 are still alive and well...I count my blessings.

I have been to many funerals of people that worked for me who were younger than me.
I have a colleague who hates retirement and all he does is watch TV and drink ...I have tried to help him but to no avail.

Crikey all this before my porridge...have a good day TMers and be carefulout there...it's a jungle !!!!!

So true!
My target has been to make up for the ludicrous hours I spent (enjoying myself) at work until a few months before my 60th birthday by
1. Spending quality time with children and grandchildren
2. Having holidays with my wife
3. Sailing, sailing and more sailing. (This one could easily be number one on the list, but I have to keep it under control. Treasurer of Bristol Channel Yachting Association, active in the local U3A sailing section taking people out on the Severn and upper channel, racing at the club whenever possible, and currently planning a return trip to Greenland in 2017/8.
4. Keeping fit enough to do the first three through cycling, rowing etc.
5. Cooking and eating well but sensibly.
6. The Mog.
7. Garden.
8. The house, and planning to convert some cartsheds into our long term old age home, with space for the EV3 invalid trike!
Not enough hours in the day. Great!