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Happiness In Retirement - 10 Proven Ways To Find Happiness
Happiness in retirement is what we want when we finally retire from our full-time job or business. But happiness is not guaranteed even if you are a wealthy person with a healthy retirement income.
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Retirement from work should be the happiest phase of our lives.
- Most of us with a mortgage would have finally repaid it.
- most of our children would have finished their full-time education and will be less dependent on us.
- there is no more stress from work and we are free to spend our time as we like.
A good retirement income can buy the material things you want but that may not bring you happiness in retirement.
Here are 10 Proven Ways to Find Happiness In Retirement.
- Live the moment. Let go of the past as they are now history. Don't plan too far into the future (except in the case of pension planning) as tomorrow may not arrive. Live today and be happy.
- Be contented with what you have and live within your means. Don't envy others who have more material things than you have, because they may not be as happy as you are.
- Keep fit and stay healthy. You will enjoy a better quality of life when you are in good health. You can then be active in your leisure activities with your family and friends.
- Be charitable and give more. Giving does not necessarily mean monetary gifts. You can give others your time, moral support, happiness, understanding and more. You will gain happiness simply by making someone else happy.
- Laughter is the best medicine and the language of the soul. So have lots of fun and laugh merrily everyday.
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- Have a positive frame of mind. Try to look at the positives in any situation and iron out the negatives the best you can. You can then accept whatever situation you face, knowing you've done your best to resolve it, and move on.
- Don't under-estimate the power of prayers. Spending a few minutes each day on prayers and meditation will help to bring you lasting peace of mind and happiness.
- Maintain good relationships with your spouse and other members of the family. Spend quality time with them because they are the most important people in your life.
- Day-dreaming is healthy habit. When you feel depressed, try day-dreaming. Take a walk down memory lane and find a happy event in your life that gave you the most joy and happiness. Hold that mental image for as long as you wish, and re-live the happiness the special event gives you. Return to the present when you are ready to do so. It works every time for me.
- Sing along a happy song when you feel unhappy. That will give you a feel-good sensation and is sure to lift your mood immediately. If you are looking for happiness in retirement, try singing "Happiness" with Ken Dodd.
Happiness, happiness, the greatest gift that I possess
I thank the Lord that I've been blessed
With more than my share of happiness
To me this world is a wonderful place
I'm the luckiest human in the human race
I've got no silver and I've got no gold
But I've got happiness in my soul
Happiness to me is an ocean tide
A sunset fading on a mountain side
A big old heaven full of stars above
When I'm in the arms of the one I love
O happiness, happiness, the greatest gift that I possess
I thank the Lord that I've been blessed
With more than my share of happiness
Happiness is a field of grain
Turning its face to the falling rain
I see it in the sunshine, breathe it in the air
Happiness, happiness everywhere
A wise old man told me one time
Happiness is a frame of mind
When you go measuring a man's success
Don't count money, count happiness
O happiness, happiness, the greatest gift that I possess
I thank the Lord that I've been blessed
With more than my share of happiness
O happiness, happiness, the greatest gift that I possess
I thank the Lord that I've been blessed
With more than my share of happiness
I got more than my share of happiness.
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In conclusion, happiness in retirement is very do-able but you need to choose to be happy. It can be achieved by living a simple and care-free lifestyle and be contented with what you have in life.
Your happiness in retirement will enhance the quality of your life in retirement and may even prolong your life-span.
If this page makes you feel happy, forward it to your friends who need some cheering up. Visit this site frequently and get your dose of happiness in retirement.
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