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Originally Posted by fb32162

Anyone else find adjusting to retirement difficult? After decades of 60+ hr work weeks as a business executive, I was thrilled to be able to retire and live full time in TV. Now 3 months into it, I'm finding it very difficult to adjust to the slower pace. I've never had any hobbies and have never been a big "joiner" of clubs. I've explored a few hobbies and groups since moving here but none have appealed to me. I either swim or golf every day and I read a lot but that only kills a few hours a day. My career was so demanding, I never had time to be bored. It never occurred to me I would be bored in retirement. I've been told this is just a part of the adjustment phase. Any suggestions to assist my transition would be greatly appreciated

I know when my father retired, he lost all interests as he was not making money. The chase of the money was his thing!! All articles say to ease into retirement, thinking of how one wants to fill their day. Many good suggestions were given but I would look closely at the REC news in Thursday paper, and start filling your calendar with the things that interest you.

Many things you do, without being a social butterfly. Just be friendly to everyone, and your world will open up. Remember the old saying, "half the world is waiting for the other half to say hello".

Good luck in filling up your day.