Youve probably heard it said about getting ahead in life that it isnt what you know, its who you know. While there is a certain amount of truth to that claim, I can assure you there is a great deal of truth in this statement: Happiness depends on your ability to stay connected in retirement. Quite simply, numerous studies show that people who withdraw from life and from connections with others are not only miserable in their retirement years, but they tend to die sooner than people you stay connected in retirement.
It is always easy to postpone doing things; and this doesnt change when we retire. Staying connected is one of the most important things people need to do after retiring. Fortunately, this is not difficult. No matter how shy you are, and no matter how much of a loner you are, you need to stay connected to life, to the world, and to at least one or two other people. We dont have to become isolated or lonely in retirement. We just need to stay connected.
Here are a few ideas to help you stay connected:
Consistently watch one news broadcast each day at least. This is one way to stay informed about the world and your community. It also...