11 Habits That Make Retirement Even Better

9) Establish a Regular Routine

Retirement may offer opportunities for more free time in your schedule. But sometimes, a large amount of unfilled free time can lead to a sense of aimlessness. One way to remedy this is to establish a daily routine for yourself. Some benefits of building a steady routine include being productive, increasing a sense of happiness and security, saving time and energy, reducing stress, and providing a stable foundation for everyday life. Your routine does not have to be strenuous to be effective. It may include both chores and activities which you enjoy. And having a routine does not mean that you absolutely must follow it to the letter. If you occasionally would like to do something other than the usual, you can enjoy that and still have the regular routine to fall back on afterwards.