Life area
Passions and Enjoyment
Interests, creativity and play. Not every activity needs to be productive. This area makes room for the interests, projects and pleasures that make ordinary retirement days more enjoyable.
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Ideas to explore
Hobbies & Creativity
Art, photography, collecting, making and skills practiced for enjoyment.
Sports & Recreation
Participation, spectatorship and activities that are simply fun.
Food & Experiences
Restaurants, cooking, regional traditions and memorable meals.
Home & Projects
Gardens, workshops, improvements and projects with a personal payoff.
Entertainment & Leisure
Books, music, games, events and unstructured enjoyment.
John’s experience of choosing a walk or hike that fits the experience he wants. Explore the National Institute on Aging’s ideas for enjoyable and meaningful activities. Read experiences connected to this part of life. Explore relevant checklist activities or reflect on your life balance. Find useful information connected to this part of life.Why I Keep Hiking in Retirement
Choose an activity you look forward to
Explore this area in your own way
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