How To Make Retirement Work For You

Most people will be working for retirement throughout their lives, but what if you could turn the tables so to speak, making retirement work for you? If we can make retirement work for us we can retire at any age. Think about that!

Retirement is not just about doing nothing, although many of us would like to do just that; Lol. Retirement is what you make of it and we should be able to enjoy it and relish in it every day.

We often go through the motions of waking up to alarms early, doing the daily commute and doing what we need to at our places of employment to carry us through the hours until relief comes and we take our leave and head back home each day, only to do it again and again until the work week ends.

So let’s look at early retirement and what we can do to enjoy it.

 What Will Support Us During Retirement?

 It’s not impossible to retire early, many people have done it but it’s what we do with it once we’re there enjoying retirement. What will support us>?

To retire early, some of us may think we need to save up fortunes or at least have a minimum amount of income to support us each week but lots of people support themselves in retirement the same way they did while they were in the workforce – they go to work. Working during retirement is not sacrilege, many people do it and enjoy it. Plus, it creates in them a sense of self-worth because of being involved in something and being active as well.

 Some people are content to support themselves with hobbies or odd jobs while others buy and sell during their retirement.

Working doesn’t have to be full-time, but if you enjoy it who am I to say you shouldn’t do it?

For some, it’s possible to survive off one or two days here or there. For others it may be one or two hours here or there. It really depends on what plans you initiate for and during your retirement

Most people who go through 30 or 40 years in the workforce might have set up investments such as stock portfolios, rental properties or even businesses that will able to provide an income when they retire. If we’re the type of person who has made sure we have a reliable income, at what point should we decide to take our ease and enjoy retirement.

• There is an abundance of different opportunities to support us for retirement – we just need to plan them out before getting there.
• Retirement and how we go about it is different for everyone – but the priority we should focus on is being able to enjoy it.

To prepare for retirement early we need to have the right mindset and that mindset is not about sitting back in the lounge chair watching movies in the evening although that would be nice.

We will still need to be occupied during retirement with productive things to do that satisfy us and our well-being. When we have that mindset we can retire at any age. In fact many younger people are doing just that. these days – Retiring time rich more than asset rich.

If you don’t have a 401k plan or a real estate portfolio all is not lost

Things We Can Do  To Enjoy Retirement

1. Have A Routine
   

Having a routine can allow us to develop skills and achieve things that will benefit us during retirement without us getting bored or disheartened. Even I have to admit that having a routine is somewhat beneficial for me for achieving weekly goals even though my routine is extremely flexible. I still set tasks that need to be done by certain times in the week ahead.

2. Set Yourself Goals
   

Goal setting provides direction and focus channeling our our thoughts and attention toward a specific outcome. . By setting goals, even just very small basic goals we can achieve lots. Without a plan of action we achieve nothing toward moving forward.

3. Stay Healthy By Exercising And Eating Well
   

I, as well as my siblings, routinely exercising by either surfing, swimming, playing golf or tennis, and this keeps us all fit and maintains our stamina for enjoying the days ahead. It also maintains a level of good mental well-being for achieving personal gains.

Diet plays such a huge role in our lives that she should never neglect it. Having a good healthy diet is beneficial for many things. One of my most favorite quotes is by the fifth century philosopher Hippocrates, who said; “Let Food Be Thy Medicine and Medicine Be Thy Food.”

 Some of us have business interests that need routine attention if we are going to be continually paid. And even if we collect a social benefit like a pension we will still need to routinely go shopping for food on a regular basis. Do you walk or drive to the shops? What day do you prefer to shop? See what I mean?

Maintaining a healthy routine of diet and exercise during retirement is definitely beneficial

4. Use Your Time Wisely
   

 Time is of the essence, it’s our most valuable asset so we all need to use our time wisely and to enjoy the time we have with family and friends. How can we do that?

 Some of us in retiree land are time rich while others are non-stop run off their feet dealing with different circumstances.I have always admired those who are able to carry a burdensome load.

I have friends who are retired grandparents caring for their grandchildren because their own children are unable to. For them retirement is a little different but they make the most of it by being busy and occupied and always on hand for their grandchildren. They also get to rest when they need it.

 Others who find themselves with time freedom can commit themselves to a life on the highway, or cruising the open seas. Others use that time tending the garden with produce for the household.

Whatever we do we should always enjoy the efforts we put in because then we can be fully satisfied with the fruits of our labors.

 Interested In Finding Work At Home Opportunities?

If you’re thinking of how you can use you time to start an online business or venture into a new career online you could find some inspirational ideas on some of our other posts.

Many are taking the opportunity to keep themselves occupied with learning new things by learning how to start in an online business or taking up online work or starting small businesses from home

One our best recommendations is Wealthy Affiliates, it’s a professional training system designed to walk people through the step by step modules from idea conception to successful business owner – learning key elements of online experience along the way.

 Who knows, maybe one day you could be writing blog content like this to support your retirement.

Here’s to a happy and successful retirement