MY PERSONAL TOP 10 BEST THINGS ABOUT RETIREMENT

I decided to retire (for the second and final time) in May 2023. I’m often asked what are the best things about about retirement, so here is my personal list. I can:

1. Spend more time with my parents. I am blessed that at my age both my parents are alive and in reasonably good health. The ability to see them more frequently and celebrate birthdays and holidays together is invaluable.
2. Deepen my friendships with the key people in my life.
3. See more of my extended family still in the New Jersey/New York area.
4. Read a book without interruption.
5. Travel more often and not have to worry about scheduling vacations around work commitments and business trips.? Since retiring, I have been on a 10-day cruise, made a 3-week trip down and up the East Coast, and spent almost 2 weeks in Portugal.
6. Wake up when my body lets me know I’ve had enough sleep.
7. See more live theater - that nourishes my soul!
8. Volunteer on a more frequent basis.? I am re-engaging with my local ARMA New Jersey Chapter , continuing to work with the Institute of Certified Records Managers , and have started ushering at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (the benefit being I get to see shows for free!).
9. Have long conversations with family and friends during the day.
10. Work out on a daily basis so I can have a long and rewarding retirement!