How to Avoid Depression in Retirement

Many people look forward to the day they can stop working for someone else and begin scheduling their time on their own terms. However, some retirees find their new lifestyle boring. According to www.health24.com, most newly retired individuals experience some form of depression. It is normal to experience anxiety and depression after retiring. Participating in pleasurable activities will help you work through this lifestyle change so that you can enjoy your retirement years.

Things You'll Need

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Instructions

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  Start a business. Retirement is the perfect time to start the business you have always wanted. You have the benefit of scheduling your own hours and doing something you love in the process.

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  Volunteer in the community. Now that you have so much free time on your hands, you may want to give some of that time to those in need. Places that use volunteers on a regular basis include hospitals, homeless shelters, and churches. These places have volunteers participate in activities such as holding premature babies and serving meals.

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  Travel. Use this time to travel to places you have never been. Book your trips as far in advance as possible in order to save money.

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  Start a hobby. Learn to garden or start collecting items like stamps. Some people find that scrapbooking can be a fun hobby, too.

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  Join a club. You may want to try online socializing, which does not require you to be computer savvy. Some social sites include Twitter, Facebook, and MySpace. If the Internet is not for you, then join a community club like a billiards club or bowling league.