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After retirement people can find it hard to fill all of their free time. After working their whole lives, it suddenly seems very empty and come sometimes be depressing and hard to deal with. Some feel as if they’re not important anymore and aren’t needed, and some just feel bored all of the time. While there are common solutions such as going to play bridge or bingo every week, these things are not for everyone. Some may feel the need to express themselves and document their everyday lives and feelings. The solution? Keep a journal.

Keeping a journal once you have retired has proven to be a very healthy way to avoid any depression or anxiety you may feel. A journal will allow you to write down how you feel about everything as well as document your life everyday. Looking back at what you do each day and how you have adapted is a very healthy practice. You can also take time to write down goals of what you would like to do with all of the free time that you have. Recording dreams is also a great option for your journal so that you can see what you are thinking of subconsciously. Retirement doesn’t have to be depressing, and keeping a journal will help you watch yourself grow and change during this new time in your life.

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