IT'S A Strange Feeling (60)
annaroach: I retired today and i think it is going to take a while to get used to it.
no alarm clock to be set, no planning stuff around work, no going to work when
i don't feel like going.
Any tips/advice on this from anyone?
no alarm clock to be set, no planning stuff around work, no going to work when
i don't feel like going.
Any tips/advice on this from anyone?
My only advice to you is first to have some holidays just lazying around then. ..find yourself some hobbies that you never had time to do...go to some classes...go out for a daily walk etc.. do some voluntary work..
Once retired we do need to keep our body and mind active.
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annaroach: I retired today and i think it is going to take a while to get used to it.
no alarm clock to be set, no planning stuff around work, no going to work when
i don't feel like going.
Any tips/advice on this from anyone?
enjoyno alarm clock to be set, no planning stuff around work, no going to work when
i don't feel like going.
Any tips/advice on this from anyone?
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annaroach: I retired today and i think it is going to take a while to get used to it.
no alarm clock to be set, no planning stuff around work, no going to work when
i don't feel like going.
Any tips/advice on this from anyone?
no alarm clock to be set, no planning stuff around work, no going to work when
i don't feel like going.
Any tips/advice on this from anyone?
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Do not sit about, go to Spain and buy yourself a cheap house in a country town and let all that want to see you come of their own free will but always say you only have a one bed house.
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annaroach: I retired today and i think it is going to take a while to get used to it.
no alarm clock to be set, no planning stuff around work, no going to work when
i don't feel like going.
Any tips/advice on this from anyone?
no alarm clock to be set, no planning stuff around work, no going to work when
i don't feel like going.
Any tips/advice on this from anyone?
Get involved. Don't get lonely. Don't get lazy. keep a bright smile and see it as a NEW chapter in your life. You are starting out on a brand new adventure, just as you did growing up.
I know I don't need to tell you this, as you are already a spirited woman. Enjoy your retirement. It can be fun!
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daniela777: My only advice to you is first to have some holidays just lazying around then. ..find yourself some hobbies that you never had time to do...go to some classes...go out for a daily walk etc.. do some voluntary work..
Once retired we do need to keep our body and mind active.
Once retired we do need to keep our body and mind active.
Thank you, i have some of those things in mind.
The early morning walk ,, planning to learn to swim as i can't,
also going to learn Irish as i can speak some, but not fluent enough for my liking
Would like to do some voluntary work at the hospital.
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rohaan: enjoy
Thank you, i hope to
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yubba: .
Do not sit about, go to Spain and buy yourself a cheap house in a country town and let all that want to see you come of their own free will but always say you only have a one bed house.
Do not sit about, go to Spain and buy yourself a cheap house in a country town and let all that want to see you come of their own free will but always say you only have a one bed house.
Could do that i suppose,, when you say cheap,,, how cheap?
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sergio09: Get involved. Don't get lonely. Don't get lazy. keep a bright smile and see it as a NEW chapter in your life. You are starting out on a brand new adventure, just as you did growing up.
I know I don't need to tell you this, as you are already a spirited woman. Enjoy your retirement. It can be fun!
I know I don't need to tell you this, as you are already a spirited woman. Enjoy your retirement. It can be fun!
Thank you very much, good advice
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annaroach: Could do that i suppose,, when you say cheap,,, how cheap?
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There are town houses in Marta Spain for 10,000 euros, nothing illegal because they are in the town mostly, spend what you like on it to make it your own palace, l send you a link to your message box or the mods get hot because it will be advertising, l will send the link to anyone who is interested...................................l do not sell houses!
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annaroach: Thank you very much, good advice
...I think the first thing you should do is,... go shopping......and buy a electric drill....and a big red light.....and screw it on the wall next to your front door......
this will keep you active....and a good paying hobby......that's what I think....... 
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truheart1941: ...I think the first thing you should do is,... go shopping......and buy a electric drill....and a big red light.....and screw it on the wall next to your front door...... this will keep you active....and a good paying hobby......that's what I think....... ..........
, the penny just dropped,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Was thinking ,,,,,what does he mean!!Not screwing anything into my wall , any other suggestions?
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yubba: .
There are town houses in Marta Spain for 10,000 euros, nothing illegal because they are in the town mostly, spend what you like on it to make it your own palace, l send you a link to your message box or the mods get hot because it will be advertising, l will send the link to anyone who is interested...................................l do not sell houses!
There are town houses in Marta Spain for 10,000 euros, nothing illegal because they are in the town mostly, spend what you like on it to make it your own palace, l send you a link to your message box or the mods get hot because it will be advertising, l will send the link to anyone who is interested...................................l do not sell houses!
Thank you, i will have a look at that later
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annaroach: , the penny just dropped,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Was thinking ,,,,,what does he mean!!
Not screwing anything into my wall , any other suggestions?
Not screwing anything into my wall , any other suggestions?
Don't encourage him!!!!!!
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sergio09: Don't encourage him!!!!!!
Sure it will keep him occupied, and out of trouble
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sergio09: Don't encourage him!!!!!!
.....HUH, you. I,m surprised you found time to write that comment......while rushing around your house.....looking for your passport....... 
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There is a term used in psychology which is applied to circumstances like retirement: trained incapacity.
It refers to the sudden change from having a routine to having none - you mentioned yourself, no getting up to an alarm, no organising around a work schedule, etc.
It's not uncommon for people to take a year, or so to readjust. It's also not uncommon for people to become depressed in a similar way that some students do after finals: stress levels drop quickly, but arousal levels take longer which can mess with your body chemistry.
Rest is good, new activities and routine are good, but also remember not to berate yourself if it takes a while to adjust. Try to remember it's a process which will likely have highs and lows by default.
It refers to the sudden change from having a routine to having none - you mentioned yourself, no getting up to an alarm, no organising around a work schedule, etc.
It's not uncommon for people to take a year, or so to readjust. It's also not uncommon for people to become depressed in a similar way that some students do after finals: stress levels drop quickly, but arousal levels take longer which can mess with your body chemistry.
Rest is good, new activities and routine are good, but also remember not to berate yourself if it takes a while to adjust. Try to remember it's a process which will likely have highs and lows by default.
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jac_the_gripper: There is a term used in psychology which is applied to circumstances like retirement: trained incapacity.
It refers to the sudden change from having a routine to having none - you mentioned yourself, no getting up to an alarm, no organising around a work schedule, etc.
It's not uncommon for people to take a year, or so to readjust. It's also not uncommon for people to become depressed in a similar way that some students do after finals: stress levels drop quickly, but arousal levels take longer which can mess with your body chemistry.
Rest is good, new activities and routine are good, but also remember not to berate yourself if it takes a while to adjust. Try to remember it's a process which will likely have highs and lows by default.
It refers to the sudden change from having a routine to having none - you mentioned yourself, no getting up to an alarm, no organising around a work schedule, etc.
It's not uncommon for people to take a year, or so to readjust. It's also not uncommon for people to become depressed in a similar way that some students do after finals: stress levels drop quickly, but arousal levels take longer which can mess with your body chemistry.
Rest is good, new activities and routine are good, but also remember not to berate yourself if it takes a while to adjust. Try to remember it's a process which will likely have highs and lows by default.
Thank you soo much for that, it really makes sense, i have lots in mind to do,
and i suppose having routine is very important
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annaroach: I retired today and i think it is going to take a while to get used to it.
no alarm clock to be set, no planning stuff around work, no going to work when
i don't feel like going.
Any tips/advice on this from anyone?
....Hi Anna.....just wishing you all the best in your retirement... no alarm clock to be set, no planning stuff around work, no going to work when
i don't feel like going.
Any tips/advice on this from anyone?
..... Just to say I took early retirement a few year's ago and do not have any regrets.....but....saying that.....It does take a bit of time to adjust to.....I spent many mornings during my 30 years working thinking it would be heaven on earth to be able to stay at home from work and just have the freedom to do anything I'd please for the day.....Strange thing was that, after the first few months were over, I all of a sudden felt a bit of a void in not being part of a place where I had lots of friends and felt an attachment to the company I worked for......Only advice I would give you would be to stay in touch with a few of the people you were close to.....it can easily happen that we could get too isolated and loose touch......otherwise.....it is definitely important to pursue some hobbies or interests that you may not have had time to indulge in over the years.....wish you the best....------ This thread is Archived ------
truheart1941: .....HUH, you. I,m surprised you found time to write that comment......while rushing around your house.....looking for your passport.......
Can't go to Ireland. It scares me.
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no alarm clock to be set, no planning stuff around work, no going to work when
i don't feel like going.
Any tips/advice on this from anyone?