Positive physical and mental health improvements may be achieved after retirement. Some people discover that they have the time to create better relationships that make them healthier than ever.
There is a couple that moved away from the city where their family and friends lived. They were swapping the bright lights and tall buildings for trees and a lake in the countryside.
He found that buying mountain bike and using it on his wooded property by the lake was fun. It is a great way to get around and he felt better too.
On their first visit, the grand kids were surprised that Grandpa was riding his schwinn mountain bike. They bring their bikes up every chance they get to cut new trails and camp with Gramps.
He has renewed his interest in cooking and mastering new recipes. He laughingly refers to his collection of meals as retirement recipes. His wife is planning her garden to provide fresh herbs and vegetables.
The grandchildren did not know that this retiree used to play electric guitar in a little garage band as a teen. These days he can be found playing his dreadnought acoustic guitar with the family.
His wife has mastered kayaking and introduced it to the family. Now the entire tribe picks up a paddle and enjoys the calm lake water. The morning ritual has grown along with their collection of kayaks.
They have traded the stress of work and urban area for a lifestyle with many healthy benefits. They are paddling and pedaling themselves to many years of outstanding physical condition.
They are convinced that their lifestyle changes are allowing them to live a physically improved life. Unlike many of their peers they have a cupboard free of prescription medicines.
The lack of stress and the increased happiness in their lives is keeping them healthier in unexpected ways. They believe that sharing more time with family has created deep bonds.
They spend more time sharing activities and life with their family members than they did when everyone lived in the same town. They use the new internet connection to keep in touch and have added a blog.
They have learned that the internet is like a magic box that can answer all their questions. From gardening to regional activity calendars they have all the answers at their fingertips.
They even joined a social site where they posted profiles and frequently add pictures of the lake and woods. It is purely a private shared smile when they look at the site where their grandchildren consider them to be friends.
A move to a storybook setting may not be possible but smart choices are free. Mall walking, urban bike trails, and a public pool at the park can all be part of your post work years. You can retire your unhealthy habits and choose life.
