7 ways to keep busy at retirement
It's time to retire ? After the active life you have been leading, are you wondering if you will not get bored? So that this does not happen, here are 6 occupations that will allow you not to see the time pass!
Do some work in your house
From now on, you will inevitably spend more time at home than when you take the road to work each morning. To feel good about your interior, you can do some renovations. This involves a change of furniture , a refresh of the color of the walls , etc.
Since you have time, you will be able to do it yourself and thus skip a professional, which will also save you some money. On the internet, you will find many tutorials explaining, step by step, how to pick a piece of wood furniture or the proper way of laying tapestry , etc.
To your shovels, secateurs and rakes!
The weather is beautiful outside ? Enjoy a mild weather to get some fresh air and work in your green space. Thanks to the advice on Editus , take care of your plantations and shrubs, sow new flowers, develop a vegetable garden if you have the available surface, etc. If you live in an apartment, you can also recreate a real garden on your balcony !
Put your free time to the benefit of others
At the pension, there are many people to join associations or organizations active in various fields (humanitarian, culture, education, citizenship, health, etc.), as a volunteer .
In Luxembourg, there are dozens of groups that you can join . For more information, complete and detailed information can be found on www.benevolat.public.lu/en/
Learn, more and more!
To satisfy your thirst for discovery, why not take courses? Because no, they are not only for young people! Some of them, taught at the University of Luxembourg , are open to " senior free auditors ". Note that it is essential to register at the Uni to attend (50 € per semester).
Have you always dreamed of learning Spanish but never had the opportunity? You can attend classes in language schools , but also participate in round tables.
Spend time with your loved ones
Now you have the opportunity to see your family and friends as much as you want. The retreat is an opportunity to share more moments with your grandchildren and build a beautiful relationship with them. Find all our activity ideas here .
Physical activity
If you are still in good shape, you can practice any discipline and, most importantly, the one you like. Before you go, make a detour to your doctor, so get the green light.
No matter what sport you choose (tennis, running, swimming, cycling, etc.), it will help you stay healthy and play a role in your morale and well-being.
Are you looking for a discipline that will allow you to meditate? Opt for yoga classes or sophrology.
To discover new horizons
Now that you are on leave permanently, you have time to travel and to make long stays abroad if you wish. Of course, going to discover a new country is not free, but still try to provide a special budget for this activity. After all, do not we say that travel is youth?