3. Didn’t take care of your body
Please always remember this and avoid making this one of your retirement mistakes: not taking care of your body. This is a huge mistake, and many, many people don’t realize this. If you neglect your body, your time will come so much faster, and the quality of your life will not be the best.
Bad habits are the ones that destroy your body, and you should avoid them at all costs. Smoking, binge eating, excessive drinking, and getting really stressed all add up over time, and nothing good results from this.
All you will get is rapid aging and perhaps some chronic illnesses. We are sure you don’t want that. We get it. We understand why people might smoke, drink, or eat more than they need, but take a step back and think about how you want your life to be. And besides this, think about how you want your life to end.
Do you want your golden years to be the best part of your life? If your answer is yes, then do your best to quit bad habits. Maybe try some sports. It will be better for you this way. And also for your loved ones.
Thank you so much for this wonderful advicess they are very important incites for people like us the retirees. I believe people like us can benefit a lot from this very educational article. I learned a lot from this, I hope others will have the time to read it and tell many other retirees.
Yes to looking after one’s body. My doctor gives laconic advice including “Keep moving”. I know several people who use canes and walkers much earlier than they should (60s, 70s) due to aversion to exercise and long-term very sedentary lives.
My doctor: “Keep moving”. Too much love of sedentary living and aversion to simple exercise leads to early dependence on canes and walkers.
Your advice is clearly very important for a self longer life – but with respect you didn’t mention
other important personal points – in my humble view.
1 Recognise how you have not acted decently in a friend/relationship which may deserve an apology.
2 Remember a friend who is having difficulties – your remembrance will be so welcome.
3 Tell all close to you how much they have positively meant to you even if they didn’t realise it.
4 Tell Family members how much you are proud of them and that you will always Love them
I am afraid that I won’t get everything done before I die. I also want to make sure I help my kids and grandkids in any way I think will help.I want to thank people and tell them how much they meant to me. I would like to leave some money for a few charities. Leave money for my kids and grands. Be grateful and try to instill in my family the importance of kindness, tradition, and following your dreams. what else is there?