3 Helpful Hints When You’re Retired and Tired
I love it when my husband says, “You’re retired. Don’t do guilt.”
I’m into my third year of retirement. Looking back, I haven’t accomplished a damn thing that I dreamed of doing once I quit my job for good.
Sure, I could blame a lot of things I didn’t get to do because of the pandemic. That’s a no-brainer. If I wanted to lie to myself, I might almost believe it. Don’t you believe it, either.
Rule #1 — Don’t be so optimistic.
A doctor told me it to expect six months to a year to pass until retirement feels normal. No way. I kept telling myself, “I’m a go-getter and shit is going to start happening soon. I can feel it.”
Rule #2 — Don’t make promises to yourself that you can’t keep. Be ready to roll with the punches and find your happy you.
My husband and I wanted to travel. My dream was to rent an RV. It would be so cool to throw the dogs and cat inside and take a road trip up North to visit family and friends in the summer. The thought of making side trips along the way to go sightseeing captured most of my daydreams. What could go wrong?
