Hobbies you should pick up in your retirement years
Hobbies are one of the things that bring more color to our lives, and it applies even more after we retire.
When you’re finally ready to live your golden years, you might have a plan already on what to do with your time, either investing in something you believe in or playing with the grandkids. However, nothing says “happiness” like picking up a new hobby that you are extremely passionate about!
In fact, there is research out there that can prove how some hobbies might positively influence your well-being, and that you might end up living more. So who doesn’t want that?
I bead and enjoy it very much! Surprised that or sewing not on the list. Beads make me very happy.
I would add journaling, especially if one lives alone. It’s a great way to express thoughts and emotions that might not have another outlet. It can be themed for gratitude, setting goals or anything else.
I just adopted a stray tiger striped cat. I named her Tigger. I’ve had her a couple of weeks now and kept thinking “Boy she’s really gaining weight.” Well turns out she’s pregnant so having a pet is great hobby for me.
Can’t wait to see how many she has!
None of my favorite activities were on the list. I build model airplanes, practice martial arts (4th degree black belt in taekwondo) and own three telescopes.
I’m glad the study has dancing in it. I would add Square Dancing specifically because it’s something you actively have to read and study to be proficient. Also, an evening of Square Dance is equivalent to about a 5 mile walk. It takes team work, and listening skills to say the least.
Please, someone save me from plowing through all of this just to get to the list…list the 10 hobbies here for all of us to then determine if we want to read more about any of them.
Thank you