Relish Your Retirement: 501 Fun, Insightful And Simple Ideas To A Blissful Retired Life For Women

by Florance Philip

501 Fun, Insightful, Simple and Enjoyable Ideas and Things to Do in Your Retirement Without Spending Too Much! Are you now free from the time restrictions of your past workplace? Are you done being tied to the everyday routine of your 9-5 job? Congratulations! You are now in the happiest chapter of your life! No boss. No deadline. No pressure. No rat race! You have more time to do what you want, anytime you want. But maybe you have no idea what to do with your life to keep yourself happy and productive in your retirement. You might still be missing working despite it being stressful and overwhelming at times... because your mind and body have gotten used to being active after so many years. Maybe you have identified yourself with the work you do. You’ve felt secure about yourself because of your job. So, seeing your career end seems to stop you from having a strong sense of self. Identity loss in retirement is common. You’re not alone – millions of people experience it. Your transition to retirement might be difficult because of the emotional roller coaster that can follow, but you can get through it with time. The experiences you had while working has shaped you into the wise person you are now — more understanding of the world and, more importantly, yourself. Your joyful life doesn’t stop when you retire; it is going to get even better! In this book, you’ll discover how to get the best out of life in your retirement years - ✔ Why retirement will be the best chapter of your life ✔ The 5 stages of retirement you should be aware of — which phase are you in now? ✔ Unique, Simple, Unusual and Fun things to do without blowing through your savings ✔ How to improve and maintain Emotional and Physical well-being in your golden years ✔ Nurturing Your Relationships and Deepening Bonds ✔ Fun ways to keep your Creative Juices Flowing ✔ Simple and Enjoyable Activities for Ladies with Limited Mobility ✔ Cheerful and Indulgent Ideas for Foodies ✔ Delightful ways to Get Outdoors and Enjoy Nature.

✔ A beautiful chapter on giving back to your community. ✔ A free bonus that you’re sure to enjoy. ✔ Insightful Activities and Journaling at the end of each chapter that you do not want to miss. And much, much more - about Relishing Your Retirement. Whether you’re an introvert or an extrovert, you will indeed find something you enjoy with these 501 ideas that cover various activities from indoor to outdoor, from arts to food, from relaxing to merrymaking, and from traveling to snuggling at home. You will find something you’ll love and make you smile! It’s time to get excited about your retirement… because it’s about to be amazing! If you want to get the absolute best out of life in your retirement years, then scroll up and click the “Add to Cart” button right now.

Genres: Nonfiction

276 pages, Paperback

Published May 2, 2022

Reviews

[Christy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book offers many uplifting ideas for those who are close to or in retirement. The suggestions are intended to help readers transition into the next life phase, reconnecting with themselves and those around them after decades of business at work etc. The ideas are inspiring, for sure!

There's little chance of boredom when using this list as a guide, and the included activities help readers get a start on the activities (physical and mental). The only criticism I have is that partway through the book, it occurred to me that the ideas could apply to all genders, not only women. So, I would have liked a bit more focus by the author on overcoming retirement-related challenges specifically for women.

Still, it is a read that surely will get more people enjoying retirement! I was gifted this book in return for an honest review.

[Kevin Dufresne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hi,

I hope all is progressing well.

Relish Your Retirement: 501 Fun, Insightful and Simple Ideas to a Blissful Retired Life for Women by Florance Philip offers hundreds of ideas for one to engage after retiring (though many of the offerings are well-worth beginning immediately, particularly offerings in connection with improving one's overall health). When helping my mother find a gift for one of her friends a time ago, I come across the book online. I decide to buy then read the book due to a curiosity: what might the book offer about retirement? The book repeats certain offerings though with differing details which may help one consider the variety of difference with each offering. The text is full of offerings I already do, am familiar with, am coming across for a first time, or am coming across again concept-wise though learning the vocabulary for the first time.

The text may prove extremely valuable for one seeking to embrace community through activity differently. The author writes the book in consideration of her own mother and women looking to retire. Do not let the title dismay you, the offerings of the text may be suitable for anyone. One area of the text which I find striking concerns work and identity. One must build one's life. A job or a role of a job, as an identity may prove extremely volatile. One must recognize one's identity as a human being capable of being in myriad ways. Even considering differing work environments, psychological dynamics in connection with work are on record, under observance, and newly forming, differentiating with integrations of new technology (inclusive of technology as information definition-wise). Acknowledging one's life well is extremely important to navigating one's overall health well. One does not need to wait until retirement to make space and tme for well-catering to one's life.

The book really encourages communal dynamics with activity offerings all the while acknowleding the importance of one's individuality. The text seems to be offering pathways of life to any that may really need direction in/resuscitation to reality, to objectively good possibilities of life. Additionally, I find the following texts may assist one with further deliberating concepts of contexts within Relish Your Retirement: 501 Fun, Insightful and Simple Ideas to a Blissful Retired Life for Women by Florance Philip: This Is Your Brain on Food: An Indispensable Guide to the Surprising Foods that Fight Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, and More by Dr. Uma Naidoo, MD, Good Energy by Dr. Casey Means, MD, and Calley Means, Mayo Clinic on Healthy Aging: An Easy and Comprehensive Guide to Keeping Your Body Young, Your Mind Sharp and Your Spirit Fulfilled by Dr. Christina Chen, M.D. and Dr. Nathan K. LeBrasseur, Ph.D., Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams by Dr. Matthew Walker, PhD,Why Workplace Wellbeing Matters: The Science Behind Employee Happiness and Organizational Performance by Dr. Jan-Emmanuel De Neve, PhD, and Dr. George Ward, PhD, Younger Next Year for Women: Live Strong, Fit, Sexy, and Smart—Until You’re 80 and Beyond by Dr. Henry S. Lodge, M.D., Chris Crowley, and Dr. Allan J. Hamilton, MD, Younger Next Year: Live Strong, Fit, Sexy, and Smart―Until You’re 80 and Beyond by Dr. Henry S. Lodge, M.D., Chris Crowley, and Dr. Allan J. Hamilton, MD, Dodging Energy Vampires: An Empath's Guide to Evading Relationships That Drain You and Restoring Your Health and Power by Dr. Christiane Northrup, M.D., Lifespan: Why We Age—and Why We Don’t Have To by Dr. David A. Sinclair, PhD, with Matthew D. LaPlante, Age Proof: The New Science of Living a Longer and Healthier Life by Professor/Dr. Rose Anne Kenny, MD (FRCP FRCPI FRCPEdin FTCD FESC MRIA), The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, MD, Naked at Our Age: Talking Out Loud About Senior Sex by Joan Price, Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom: Creating Physical and Emotional Health and Healing (Newly Updated and Revised 5th Edition) by Dr. Christiane Northrup, M.D., Working with Emotional Intelligence by Dr. Daniel Goleman, PhD, Men's Complete Health Guide: Expert Answers to the Questions You Don't Always Ask by Dr. Neil H. Baum, MD, Dr. Scott D. Miller, MD, MBA, Dr. Mindi S. Miller, PharmD, and Dr. David F. Mobley, MD, FACS, The Penis Book: A Doctor's Complete Guide to the Penis—From Size to Function and Everything in Between by Dr. Aaron Spitz, M.D., A Man's Guide to Healthy Aging: Stay Smart, Strong, and Active (A Johns Hopkins Press Health Book) by Edward H. Thompson, Jr., and Lenard W. Kaye (with contributions from contributors which receive credits at the end of the book), Limitless (Expanded Edition) by Jim Kwik, The MindBody Code: How to Change the Beliefs That Limit Your Health, Longevity, and Success by Dr. Mario Martinez, It Didn't Start with You: How Inherited Family Trauma Shapes Who We Are and How to End the Cycle by Mark Wolynn, The 50th Law by 50 Cent and Robert Green, Principles: Life and Work by Ray Dalio, Money for Couples: No More Stress. No More Fights. Just a 10-Step Plan to Create Your Rich Life Together. by Ramit Sethi, I Will Teach You to Be Rich: No Guilt. No Excuses. Just a 6-Week Program That Works (Second Edition) by Ramit Sethi, The Love Prescription: Seven Days to More Intimacy, Connection, and Joy by Dr. John Gottman, PhD, and Dr. Julie Schwartz Gottman, PhD, The New Menopause: Navigating Your Path Through Hormonal Change with Purpose, Power, and Facts by Dr. Mary Claire Haver, MD, Dr. Nita’s Crash Course for Women: Better Sex, Better Health, Better You by Dr. Nita Landry, MD, OB-GYN, The Book of Hormones: Ultimate Playbook for Women's Health And Hormonal Balance Through Every Stage of Life by Dr. Shweta Patel, MD, FACOG, Vegan for Life: Everything You Need to Know to Be Healthy on a Plant-based Diet by Jack Norris, RD, and Virginia Messina, MPH, RD, The Skincare Bible: Your No-Nonsense Guide to Great Skin by Dr. Anjali Mahto, MD, Build the Life You Want: The Art and Science of Getting Happier by Dr. Arthur C. Brooks, PhD, and Oprah Winfrey, and The XX Brain: The Groundbreaking Science Empowering Women to Maximize Cognitive Health and Prevent Alzheimer's Disease by Dr. Lisa Mosconi, PhD.

Onward and Upward,
Kevin Dufresne
www.Piatures.com
IG: @Dufreshest

[Donna · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book. It absolutely inspires and offers lots of creative ideas along with ideas you'd probably come up with yourself. This is a book I expect to keep and reference as I progress deeper into retirement. At this point, there are so many things that appeal to me, but I have to prioritize.

[Sue Werner · Rating 5 out of 5]

plenty of ideas

This book covered a wide range of activities and ideas to explore in retirement. Good for those to read before retirement as you could start on some them before you give up paid work.

[Barbara Cole · Rating 4 out of 5]

New suggestions

Thought I knew most of the possibilities. I didn’t.

Author has ideas worth considering. Then you can create your own retirement plans.

[Tlg · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was a pleasure to read! absolute gold. Not everything is for everyone, but the book has something for everyone for sure. The activities of the last chapter is very touching and insightful.

[Mary Baker · Rating 4 out of 5]

Retirement options

Gives an idea of what to do to shake up retirement boredom. I will try a few to see if it helps,

[Teena in Toronto · Rating 3 out of 5]

The chapters in this book include:

* Clearing the Identity Crisis Hurdle 
* Activities To Develop Yourself During Your Golden Years 
* Nurturing Your Relationships and Deepening Bonds 
* Keeping Your Creative Juices Flowing 
* Challenging Yourself Mentally and Physically 
* Building Your Bucket List of Unique, Unusual and Fun Ideas & Challenges 
* Learning New Skills Without Pressure 
* Getting Outdoors and Enjoying Nature 
* Fun Activities for Seniors with Limited Mobility 
* Fun and Indulgent Ideas for Foodies 
* Getting Involved and Giving Back to the Community

I retired about eight months ago. Though I enjoyed my job, I was looking forward to retirement so my time would be my own. My two main criteria in retirement were to just do the things I wanted to do (and not have to do what I didn't want to do) and not have to get up with an alarm. And so far, for the most part, I've succeeded.

When I retired, I wanted to do everything but knew I had to pace myself. Volunteering was important to me and I've been doing that (as I have in the past). And I've started doing aquafit.

There are some great ideas in this book, some I'm already doing and some I want to do (like learn how to tie dye and take a first aid/CPR course). The suggestions range from simple and cheap to more complex and expensive. I worked in the retirement industry for many years (so like reading books about retirement) and the majority of the people I spoke with would have trouble affording a lot of the things the author is suggesting because they will have trouble even being able to afford to pay their basic bills.

It was a fun book to read and will help those who are struggling to figure out what their retirement will be figure it out. I haven't had an issue yet spending my time.

Blog review post: http://www.teenaintoronto.com/2023/05...

[Gail · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great resource for those planning to retire. Florance Philip addresses five challenges, including identity loss. People coming up to retirement, she says, often use words like daunting, scary, even depressing.

Florance explains that for most of us our job is an integral part of who we are as a person for most of our adult life. It gives us purpose each day: "the chance to interact with others, leave our homes, and hopefully form some great friendships with our peers. When that is suddenly stripped away, all the preparation in the world might not be enough to keep you from feeling lonely and lost."

Retirement needs to be treated as a transition, she says. It's a significant life shift. "The realization that 'who you are' can exist entirely separate from 'what you do for work' is the beginning of your journey to a fulfilled retirement."

She says that there are generally five stages to retirement. Stage one is Planning. Stage two is Anticipation, three is Retirement Bliss, four is Discontentment, and five is Reconditioning and Stability.

Her book has literally hundreds of ideas for how to spend your time. Not all the activities require cash. Many are about giving something back. Others are learning experiences, so we carry on growing.

[joyce w. laudon · Rating 4 out of 5]

As can be guessed from this book’s cover, the focus is on retirement and women. Inside are found many ideas and some helpful guidance. Just a few of the chapter headings include Clearing the Identity Crisis Hurdle, Keeping Your Creative Juices Flowing, Challenging Yourself Mentally and Physically, and Learning New Skills Without Pressure, along with some others.

I like this author’s view that retirement is/can be a positive stage in life; she views it as a time during which women may be able to think a bit more about themselves and not only others. She observes that it is a time “once again to think about who you want to be when you grow up…” Yes, really.

The author of this book is a warm guide to this phase of life as she pays attention to many aspects of retirement that are not about finances, but living. She offers much in these pages. Read this if you have retired or, like everyone, will retire one day. It offers a good road map for travelers on the retirement pathway.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Trinity Publications for this title. All opinions are my own.

[Topaz · Rating 3 out of 5]

[As viewed on Amazon]

I received this book as a gift. The purpose of the book is to make the transition into retirement as painless as possible. From a step-by-step guide to a list of potential activities, the author covers a lot of bases.

With that said, the information wasn't organized well. Instead of dividing the tasks into chapters based on a specific talking point, it would've been better - for me at least - if they were organized by activity type. For example, group all similar activities together.

Self-care, outdoor activities, indoor activities, mental health, volunteer work, hobbies, community events, etc. should be grouped together respectively. In addition to this, extra warning for outdoor activities that go beyond consulting a medical professional. Careful planning and research should always be encouraged.

This also applies to purchases relating to some of the suggested activities. All-in-all, this will make for a nice companion book.

[AnnieM · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is a guide with ideas for retirement -- not financial planning but how to enjoy life and get back in touch with your interests as well as continue to learn and grow. Primarily it is written for women (this is what motivated the author to write it) but the ideas are applicable to everyone. I got a few new ideas yet most of it I have read or heard before. So unfortunately did not gain a lot of new ideas but I appreciated the checklists.

Thank you to Netgalley and Trinity Publications for an ARC and I left this review voluntarily.

[Positive_Thinker · Rating 5 out of 5]

The book: Relish Your Retirement
Available editions: Kindle, Audio book and Google book
Author: Florance Philip
Retiring soon or planning to retire? This book is a must have. Checklists at the end of every chapter would ensure that you find your path to contentment in your retiring years. When you have the time but no sense of direction for choosing your path, a self help book like this will guide you through the difficulty.

[Kathy · Rating 4 out of 5]

The title basically says it all. Philip goes through all the various issues with transitioning to retirement and then covers things you can do to help yourself. If you're retired and at a loss to find things to do, then this book will be perfect for you. If you're already doing things, you may not find this particularly helpful.

[Mary · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a wonderful book not only for the tons of ideas, but also for the information about mental and physical health that begin each chapter.
While directed at women, there is no reason a man wouldn't also benefit from this inspiration.
I know many people who are "afraid" of retirement, what WILL I do? Read this book and enjoy the time of your life..

[L.P · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fun read with some great ideas

We don't get a manual on how to live our best lives and this book may be the closet thing to a roadmap. A friendly, easy going book with some great ideas.

[Pamela W Walker · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was written for women and it really had great ideas. Retirement is a few years away for me but I want to start planning now. This book was very helpful.

[Elaine · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book is so bad it almost defies description. It is basically a running list of things you can do to fill your days during retirement. The same information is a click away.

[Pam Gleason · Rating 5 out of 5]

great ideas!

Great suggestions on how to spend your retirement and not all the ideas had to do with money. A fit for everyone!

[Mb · Rating 5 out of 5]

As the author herself mentions, plenty of books provide advice on the financial aspect of retirement, but there are few resources to help combat the emotional upheaval that retirement brings. This book fills that gap.

There are encouraging words for women who find themselves lonely and without a sense of purpose. And as the title promises, there is a painstakingly assembled list of ideas. Some of the ideas are for building relationships, some others for finding a sense of purpose, some for increasing one's creativity, and so on.

Despite the enormous list of suggestions, at no time is the tone of the book pushy. It is just a gentle reminder for the retired woman that life is waiting, and there are ways to enjoy it.