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October 2, 2020

Top 4 Ways to Live Your Best Life During Retirement

A happy retirement is no longer about spending time at home all day glued to the television, and watching the world go by. Fortunately, several retirees are beginning to realise that this free time is the perfect opportunity to embark on new adventures. As the UK’s aging population increases every year, reports estimate that by 2042, 24% of residents in the country will be sixty-five years or older.

  1. Pay close attention to your finances

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Being up to date on your finances gives you peace of mind when you retire. Perhaps, you are the only one who knows how much you have in personal retirement funds, so the onus lies on you to manage it properly. Before embarking on any retirement adventure, figure out how much that may involve and if it is over your head, opt for a more cost-effective alternative. If you are yet to retire, one good thing you can do is gradually decrease your expenses to adjust to reality. Be proactive in checking any other benefits you can claim, to be comfortable as a retiree.

  1. Attend regular health check-ups

If you’ve never bothered to get your free health MOT, now is the time to do so. The NHS Wellbeing Check program aims at preventing age-related health conditions such as dementia, heart disease, stroke, etc. Between the ages of forty and seventy-four years, any individual without a prior diagnosis gets invited every five years to assess their risks. Prevention, they say, is better than cure. If you plan to retire or already have, but have not had your MOT done, you should speak to your physician. Be aware that not all health related aspects are covered by the Wellness Check – particularly those of a cosmetic nature. For example, if you are looking for solutions such as a FUE hair transplant, you will need to contact a private service provider. 

  1. Stay physically active

After conducting all the necessary health checks, it is time to focus on your body and how you intend to stay active during retirement. It is normal to begin to feel fed up with your usual cycle of waking up, eating, and sleeping. You should establish a routine that becomes a part of your lifestyle by visiting the gym or taking walks. Remember that to enjoy your retirement, you must have a healthy body and a sound mind. Get your heart pumping blood to all vital organs and benefit the release of feel-good hormones (dopamine).

  1. Find a purpose

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Usually, retirees worry about what this new chapter of their lives would present. It is a drastic move from a lifestyle full of decades of constant activity. If this is your concern, do not worry because there are many things you can do to stimulate your cognitive functions. Thankfully, advanced technology and increased life expectancy make it possible to find the right kind of purpose. You can become a volunteer at a myriad of causes and charities.

You can only live your best life during retirement when adequately planned. Set goals and objectives to help you achieve your exact purpose and dreams. After years of working, now is the time to begin a new chapter filled with excitement. You deserve a happy, healthy, and wealthy retirement.

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I’m Elaine a Neonatal Nurse who retired from the NHS at age 55. I’m loving the 3rd age of my life – Retirement is the best job I ever had. Being married for 35 years I am lucky to have someone to share life with.

I’m a foodie who enjoys travel, football and my home.

I love to share over 50’s lifestyle tips including age appropriate beauty reviews, coping with the trials and tribulations of the Menopause, weight gain around the middle, fashion, travel and food including recipes and restaurant reviews.

I want to challenge the myth that life ends at retirement.

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