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Writer's pictureShidonna Raven

The Retired Life

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March 24, 2020


As many of my family members and students face retirement they ask, what will fulfill them when they retire?


Noble Knits & Crochets, Retirement Hobbies
Noble Knits & Crochets

With the Baby Boom having occurred around 1960, many #baby #boomers are reaching #retirement. As with many transitions in life, retirement brings adjustments. Many #retirees face a lack of identity and purpose. They find they have long days with little to fill them with. Retirees also struggle with a sense of identity since most people attach their identity to their professions. This can leave many people with feelings of depression. They may feel a lack of fulfillment and purpose in life.


As a family friend was expressing just these feelings to me in his recent retirement, a student came to me about finding a hobby for her some what near retirement. I thought that was a great way to prepare for retirement. She has plans to #make a #blanket and a #sweater as her skills steadily improve. But for now, will be making lots of #scarves and #hats for the holidays.



She has found that not only is she getting prepared to have a fulfilling hobby in her retirement, she has discovered that knitting helps her to #relax after a #stressful day at work. She also finds it very rewarding to give her hand made gifts to her friends and family.


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