11 Ways to Stay Active and Engaged After Retirement

11 Ways to Stay Active and Engaged After Retirement
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In retirement, a new chapter begins. It is a time of exploration, relationships, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle for many. Transitions can also be challenging for many people, resulting in a lack of structure or purpose. Even so, staying active and engaged is essential to thriving during retirement.

This blog post will share 11 practical strategies for making the most of this rewarding phase of life.

1. Keep Learning, Keep Growing

As you enter retirement, it’s a great time to explore everything you’ve ever been curious about. In addition, lifelong learning benefits the brain, mental well-being, and self-esteem. A survey by The Senior List revealed that 31 percent of seniors expressed interest in furthering their education. Almost all of those who continue their education do so for the pure joy of learning (82 percent), or for personal fulfillment (75 percent).