Monthly Archives: September 2020

Fun Summer Activities You Can Do Alone

Summer is a great time to get out of the house and be adventurous. There are always pool parties and barbecues to attend, but feeling pressured into spending every free moment with friends and family can be hard. Whether you are an introvert, or simply need a break from your fast-paced friend group, here are some ideas for fun activities you can do alone.

Explore a New Town

Look on a map and find a town that you’ve never heard of, or one that you have driven through but never stopped to explore. Spend an afternoon walking around downtown. Have lunch at a popular restaurant, or go on a hunt for the best iced coffee. Learn about the history and find a few landmarks. It’s the perfect low-key outing that might just lead you to a new favorite place you can share with your friends.

Watch a Guilty Pleasure Movie

Head to the movie theater and watch that movie you’ve been secretly interested in, or put on an old favorite that your friends don’t like. Buy your favorite snacks and drinks, a pillow or blanket, and settle in for two hours of cozy, guilt-free movie watching. 

Visit Your Local Farmers Market

Spend a morning at the farmers market walking through stalls of fruits, veggies, and handcrafts. It’s a great way to support small businesses, and going alone gives you the freedom to follow your own agenda. If you find a vendor you like, learn more about their business and how you can support them. 

Summer can be hectic, but that doesn’t mean you can’t slow down and spend time on your own. You don’t have to be bored, either. Do what you love, regardless of whether or not your friends are interested, and you are sure to have a memorable summer. 

How To Enjoy Retirement

Life changes drastically after retirement. Instead of being tied down to a nine-to-five workday that dictates your schedule, you suddenly have plenty of time to do the things you love. This newfound freedom is often overwhelming for people but here are three things you can do to make the best of your golden years.

Join a Community

One of the best ways to stay active and meet new friends in the same stage of life is to join a retirement community. You can choose a facility that offers varying levels of care depending upon your personal needs. Assisted living Denver will help you with minor daily activities such as cooking and cleaning while an independent living community will provide you with numerous social activities while allowing you to maintain complete independence.

Pick Up a New Hobby

Retirement is the perfect time to pick up a new hobby. You’ll have plenty of time to do activities you already enjoy but try new things such as painting or dancing. You can also take classes to learn new skills so try dabbling in the culinary arts or strengthen your writing skills. If you don’t like a hobby, you don’t have to spend time on it. Find something you enjoy to focus on.

Spend Time With Your Family

Work life may not have left you with much time to spend with your family, so now is the perfect time to focus on those relationships. Have your grandkids over for sleepovers or meet your kids for lunch. Host family dinners in your home and spend time traveling with your significant other. Now is the time to do everything you’ve always dreamed of doing but never had time because of work.

Many people look forward to retirement while others are overwhelmed by the freedom this stage of life offers. These three tips can help you enjoy retirement.