One of your biggest fears of retirement may not be giving up the hustle and bustle of the working world but remaining socially connected. After all, with your coworkers, you have likely made some close personal friendships. You likely treasure them and consider them as closer (if not closer) than your family members and other friends outside the work force.
Well, were here to tell you that you dont need to feel this way. You can still maintain these friendships and develop new friendships as well. You can stay socially connected during retirement and dont have to alienate yourself. To do so, you simply have to be willing to put forth the effort. In this article, well discuss 10 proven ways to stay connected during retirement.
Stay in touch with ex-colleagues Theres no getting around it, your coworkers are important to you and therefore you should stay connected to them. Make sure that you contact them by phone or meet your friends for lunch dates. Not only will this keep your connection strong but it will also ensure that you remain up to date on past work happenings and keep your friends from work.
Create meaningful relationships Besides ex colleagues,...