Finally! It is time to put some thought into retirement. Not only saving up for it but how we intend to manage time and make the most of it. For many, retirement is the perfect time to explore what you love most. In previous blogs, we've discussed in greater depth why it is important to create your personalized retirement bucket list, as well as ten ideas you could include. In this post, we'll detail ten more ideas to help get your own retirement bucket list started!
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To be upfront, learning a new foreign language is not an easy task. However, it's exciting when you begin speaking a few foreign words and sentences. It really gets exciting if you make plans to travel to a foreign country, where you can practice your new language skills. You will gain both cultural exposure and a piece of new knowledge.
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Do you like to write? Well, start a blog! It can be about anything that interests you. Writing a blog gives you unlimited opportunities to share whatever is on your mind. It's also an accessible platform for writers who didn't have the opportunity during their working years. You can share memoirs through it, your experiences, expertise, or anything else!
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That's not all; you can also find personal fulfillment and feel rewarded by volunteering in community charities. Therefore, there are more than enough places to contribute to if you want to spare part of your retirement time volunteering.
To get started, check out our post, 10 Great Volunteer Opportunities To Try in Retirement!
Last but not least, you'll be popular for your wonderful food. Guests will love visiting and enjoying your cooking!
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So, if you need a reliable friendship, comfort, and happiness, get a pet. You can choose to have a dog, cat, or whichever pet you desire. After all, now you have all the time to invest in your pet, something that was not possible earlier in life.
Learning doesn't end when you retire. In fact, it's a great way to fight memory loss and develop a more focused mind. In this category, you have an endless of options for things to do. But if you want it to be fun and exciting, take a class on something that interests you most. It can be a class of music, poetry class, and yoga, among others. Also, use this opportunity to meet new people and forge friendships.
Many people dream of taking exotic vacations in retirement. One very special way to approach retirement travel is to share it with your grandchildren. For example, ask each grandchild to think of a trip they'd like to take and help them make it a reality. The experiences you share traveling with grandchildren will be invaluable and cherished forever.
The best retirement experience can only be so if you have a plan in place. And your plan should not only include finances. Think about what you need that money for, and what you'd like to accomplish in this stage of life. It's never too early to start planning!
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So, what have you chosen as ideas for your retirement bucket list? Please, let us know in the comments below!
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