Don't let time slip by: Making the Most of Life

Time is a valuable resource that, once gone, cannot be regained.   

I recently came across the following article from "Best Life Here".  The inciteful article offered 6 principles, of which 5 are summarized here (and, I have offered a 6th):  

Do any of the following "ring true" with you??

 "I should have traveled more..."   

These are the "golden years".  With more flexible schedules, travel can be done at significantly lower cost by taking advantage of "off season" discounts.  "Start planning a lifetime of adventures by traveling to bucket-list destinations with family and friends."

"Take more chances in life.."  

"Don’t look back on your life with big regrets."  This is the opportunity to learn new hobbies, acquire new skills.  "...taking risk opens to the door to even greater opportunities."

"Make peace with family members..."   

Life is far too short.  "Bury the hatchet and mend any bad relationships you have with family members and even old friends. Learn how to forgive and let go of grudges and bitterness."

"Follow the "inner voice".  

Following the "inner voice" can lead to new opportunities. 

"Take care of your health..."  

Take care of your health, reduce stress, eat well, and exercise (daily)!"

Savor the sunsets and rainbows.  

After each "sunset" comes a new "sunrise".  After the storm comes the rainbow.  As my mother so wisely said: "beauty is in the eyes of the beholder". 

Call to Action: what I will do for a more fulfilling and happy retirement...

Traveling more to see family, taking more chances in life by learning new hobbies and acquiring new skills, making peace with family and friends, following the inner voice, taking care of your health, savoring the sunsets and rainbows...  keys to a fulfilling and happy retirement. 


Photo: D. McCallister.  Independence Mine, Alaska. 


RESOURCES THAT MIGHT BE HELPFUL..

 - Life Here.  6 Biggest Regrets EVER From Retirees | BestLifeHere.com

- 20 Great Retirement Travel Ideas   20 Great Retirement Travel Ideas: Make Travel After Retirement a Reality (newretirement.com)

- 6 Ways to Find Meaning and Purpose for This Stage of Life...  Prepare for Life After Retirement: 6 Ways to Find Meaning and Purpose for this Stage of Life | NewRetirement  


SO...What'd we miss??

What principle(s) have worked for you?  A 7th principle?



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