KNIT AND NATTER
If you are about to retire or thinking of retiring now is
the time is to plan ahead to keep yourself busy and active.
Retirement is a time in your life to look forward to but can
also be a hard and emotional time because of all the changes your will be
facing. Some of these changes could be
leaving a job you enjoy and spending a lot more time with your close family!
If you don’t already have hobbies or interests here are some
ideas to consider.
Gardening – Keeps you flexible, is an outdoor activity and
you can step back and appreciate your work at the end of the day. Many of the older generation do garden and it
seems to improve their physical and mental well being. Even if you don’t have a garden you can
probably plant tubs and window boxes.
Art Groups – Are generally open to all age groups and
provides a creative and social aspect to your life and you can take you
techniques learnt and use them on your own. Art is a good way of expressing yourself
and letting out feelings that you don’t want to talk about.
Walking Clubs – An excellent opportunity to socialise, see
the countryside and keep fit. Exercise
is proven to help your feel good factor.
Knit and Natter – Don’t stay at home on your own knitting or
crocheting, join a local knit and natter group to socialise and swop patterns
and ideas. If you enjoy knitting this is a really good activity.
It is really important to keep your body and mind active and
to keep positive and enjoy the ‘golden years’.
Happy retirement!
