Your retirement can be a major source of stress because your job is usually a very important part of your life.  This stress may be even greater if you have been forced to retire because of your employer’s retirement policies.  You may lose your sense of identity and feel less worthwhile.  You will probably miss the daily contact with friends from work.

However, retirement can be one of the best times of your life, and there are things you can do to meet the challenges facing you, such as:

Make a list of your abilities and skills.  The skills and experience you have gained from a lifetime of work may help you succeed in a small business or
do valuable volunteer work for a favourite charity.  Why not drop us a line at Seniors on Site for possibilities of giving back to the community.

Enrich your life by renewing contacts with neglected family members and old friends.  All too often, our work gets in the way of our relationships and those we care about.

Renew your interest in the hobbies and activities you enjoy.  You now have time to enjoy them.
If you can afford it, travel.

There are probably places you have wanted to see all your life.  The early years of your retirement can be the ideal time to become a nomad for a while.