So tired of doing nothing

I am always mentally active. That is, ever researching and learning.
Retirement has given me time to pursue my educational activities.
 
Yes, I have to agree with most of y'all ...Ive been retired for 10 years .....6 was spent fighting stage 4 colon cancer....I don't know if it's the after effecta of the treatments or just old age but I'm in the same situation... pursued my hobbies an yes, eating out to me is a bore ...sorry friends.....I'm facing another surgery , leftover from the T/ments....an frankly my dear I just don't give a dam anymore...the desire to get out an about has dwindled an I'm happy sitting at home with DrPhil...what can I say
 
Hang in there H T. Don't ever give up! I'm 79 years old and still looking for new challenges!
Sometimes on has to kick one's own ass and develop our PMA. I once read a really great
quote, which will always remain with me,

"You only ever fail once in life; and, that's when you give up!"

You sound as if you need cheering up, so here's something to do just that. :D

Two guys were discussing popular family trends on honesty, morality, sex, marriage and family values.


Bill said, 'I didn't sleep with my wife before we got married, did you?'


Larry replied, 'I'm not sure, what was her maiden name?'
 
Richardt_h said:
OneEyeDiva, Thank you for the post and the AARP site is just great for new ideas. I will definitely look deeper into some of those options. I must say, since my initial post, I am coping much better with my retirement circumstances. About the boredom, I am winning.
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You're welcome Richadt: I'm glad you are adjusting better to being a retiree. :D
 
Quite an adjustment, I think it's especially hard in winter. Spring is almost here and I can't wait to get in the garden.
 
Retirement is the one time when doing nothing is one of the last things you get to enjoy. Think about it!!
 
I recently celebrated 7 years of retirement. I was made redundant 12/2008 at 57. I knew I could afford to retire at that point; but I had worked since I was 9 or 10 beginning as a baby sitter and never having any gaps in employment. Right or wrong I had always equated my self-worth with my paycheck**. I sent out resumes; but I admit I was secretly glad when no offers of even an interview came my way.
Everyday since I have gleefully spent time doing all those things* I promised my self I would do "someday." I have not been bored or puttered around aimlessly even one day. I am more concerned the days do not have enough hours.

Every so often I say to my cat (I never talk to my self ha ha) "I do not have to go to work tomorrow, WOO HOO!":woohoo1:


*It is not even necessary to spend money on activities. Most local libraries have books (both fiction and non-fiction), music CDs, DVDs, newspapers, magazines, volunteer opportunities and much more.

**I NEVER judge others by the ridiculous standards I have for myself
 
"So tired of doing nothing "? I've been long retired and I don't find it like "doing nothing". I'm very busy most of the time, and much of what I do is rewarding, though not financially rewarding, other than my self-instruction in investing.
 
We forget one major thing. Working for wages is a means to an end, NOT the end in and of it's self!! What we need to do, once retired, is find things to do that keeps our minds young. Beat the actuaries, live a long life and enjoy doing it...
 
I've been retired for 4 years but only really retired a year ago.

Immediately after retiring I started working part time, mostly driving type jobs. They all started not too bad, one or two days a week or a couple of part days a week then the hours increased, nights, weekends, it never failed.

Quit my last job exactly a year ago. I've had some down time but with 4 Children in various stages of their own lives along with a never ending "honey do" list I've kept busy enough.

I'll still take a look through various online local job boards but I haven't found anything very appealing, besides I think I'm finally starting to settle into this retirement thing.
 
Getyoung said:
It has now been a year for me and I am down to pinching myself only once a day. After 34 years in a stressful position with lots of staff and responsibilities, it is a dream come true. I originally found I lacked structure to my days, so I have built some in and that really made a difference. I am free to form the rest of my future and it is pretty exciting.
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You have the right idea, Getyoung! I think retirement may be the "best-kept secret!"
 
Katybug said:
I spent my working years as an admin assistant, and was not prepared for 1/3 of the company to be laid off. I wasn't ready and knew it, but you can't find a job when you're 60! I had to get out of the box and became a personal shopper and nanny. I have 6 elderly customers, who want to stay in their home, but can't drive. I cover for all their errands/doctor/dentist/chemo trips for them. Also, I nanny for a 4 yr old part time (non-working mom, just busy) and I've been with her since she was born. They're like family.

I play bridge twice a month and volunteer when I can at Meals On Wheels. Before I put that together, I was so depressed I could hardly get out of bed in the morning. There are only so many friends & relatives you can go visit, and only so many lunches and dinners you can afford eating out. At my age, I am extremely grateful to be working. Living alone, it's not a job, it's an outing!
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I really admire how you are figuring out how to "do life," Ladybug!
 
Glad you are doing better now Richard. I have to find more things to do myself. Still haven't decided what. I do enjoy not having to get up at a set time and stay up as late as I want or as long as I last..lol :)
 
Feedback from me

After months, it is now going quite well. In this thread I received so many good ideas of which some suites me quite well. Well, the solution for me came from 2 sources.
1 - I became a member of a group of retired men playing golf twice a week and it is so much fun. Also met about 30 new people in the same situation that I have.
2 - Travel, travel and travel - when not playing golf, travel with my wife. For this year a boat cruise in the Mediterranean and thereafter a month long trip through Namibia. Just the planning associated with these two trips keeps me busy for days as I do the route planning, the dates and bookings all by myself, not using travel agents. Part of the fun.

For the Namibia trip I bought a 4x4 Ford Ranger and an off road camper. See route through Namibia.

https://goo.gl/maps/pXVnQyti1Fo

So, NOT TIRED OF DOING NOTHING any-more, thanks to all of you.:love_heart::goodjob:
 
How about doing volunteer work? I'm looking to volunteer for the veterans affiliations. Or tutor people to read? You'd be surprised at how many people still can't read.
 
HipGnosis said:
Not sure what the point is (of the original post). I believe the kids call it 'humblebragging'. I call it a pity plea that got overrun by bragging.

The bottom line is that you didn't plan ahead and now you're scrambling for it.
You should have researched the medical requirements of a pilot instructor and developed some hobbies - unless you need the money, which is usually caused by... not planning ahead.
The internet and Amazon are full of ways to find how to use your skills and discover new interests.
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What an insensitive post....and you're a Senior Member?
 
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