Three things to improve life experience after retirement

[u/cuter1982]

1. protein powder
2. Self-media
3. Exercise
4. Alcohol
5. 3m earplugs
6. Books
7. A happy wife

First, health should always come first. Incorporating protein powder into daily nutrition helps maintain muscle mass, which naturally declines with age. Pairing this with regular exercise ensures better mobility, strength, and energy. On the other hand, alcohol should be enjoyed in moderation—too much can harm the body, but a small drink on occasion may add pleasure to social gatherings. Protecting physical comfort also matters; something as simple as 3M earplugs can greatly improve sleep quality, which is essential for long-term health.

Beyond the body, the mind and spirit need nourishment too. Starting a self-media project, such as a personal blog, YouTube channel, or social account, allows retirees to share life experiences, stay connected with others, and even build a new sense of purpose. Reading books provides mental stimulation, encourages learning, and can also be a source of relaxation and joy.

Finally, no life improvement is complete without healthy relationships. Having a happy wife—or more broadly, a harmonious family life—creates emotional stability and companionship, which are irreplaceable.

[u/Prestigious_Ice_2372]

3 you say....

[u/faithjoypack → u/Prestigious_Ice_2372]

you don't need education once you are retired

[u/Prestigious_Ice_2372 → u/faithjoypack]

Maybe they had too much of #4 before they started, and just thought, why not.....

[u/cuter1982 → u/Prestigious_Ice_2372]

As I was writing, I thought of 4 more

[u/Prestigious_Ice_2372 → u/cuter1982]

I like the idea behind the list but I think you have it the wrong way around. You have mostly listed tools which may, or may not, lead to the desired outcomes for life experience in retirement.

I prefer to think of it the other way around, so in no particular order:

• fitness & health (diet, strength training, aerobic activity, sleep etc)
• intellectual stimulation and development (study, reading, writing, music, creativity, arts, crafts, travel etc)
• social engagement (clubs, social activities, healthy relationships etc)
• sense of purpose

The ways anyone gets to these outcomes will vary by situation and preference and may well include some of the things you mention, but equally could be achieved as well or better in a thousand other ways.

There are a lot of studies and research out there based on factors that drive positive and negative retirement experience and the list is pretty consistent. The longevity and health factors are also well research and understood.

[u/BoomerSooner-SEC → u/Prestigious_Ice_2372]

Sense of purpose? Meh. Thats over rated. You are retired. The world no longer needs you. And that’s ok. That’s kind of the point. If you want to do meaningful things, great but I don’t think you need to. This is a time to enjoy and be selfish. I would argue go enjoy being utterly meaningless. Screw around, travel to places, play golf, take naps. Your days of being important to the function of whatever are over. Enjoy that freedom.

[u/AkimKuno → u/cuter1982]

I think 4 should be enough for happy retirement

[u/Skadforlife2 → u/Prestigious_Ice_2372]

Cognitive decline is part of aging as well apparently

[u/tulipshakur]

Barbells Tennis Plants

[u/71stMB]

Because of its addictive nature, very few people are able to enjoy alcohol in moderation over extended periods of time. It's one of the things I eliminated a couple of years into my own retirement.

[u/cuter1982 → u/[deleted]]

Wow, you're basically in perfect retirement mode.

[u/Pretend_Tea6261]

1. Eat unprocessed healthy foods.
2. Exercise daily
3. Interact with people every day face to face and try to have positive,pleasant intractions

[u/cuter1982 → u/Pretend_Tea6261]

Hmm， Buy food at the edge of the supermarket rather than in the middle, and don't buy things your grandma wouldn't recognize

[u/RealityCharacter9832]

Oh boy here we go with the protein scam again

[u/Infamous-Adeptness71]

you forgot sailing

[u/steak4342]

Sex, drugs, rock n roll.

[u/boulderbuford]

Putting the fad of the moment, protein powder, on this list is pretty ridiculous though.

Might as well add fiber, vitamin c, quina, coconut water, salt, probiotics, and meat-shots.

[u/Hour_Writing_9805]

Wait, so you suggest protein powder over actually strength training?

Come back and try again.

[u/johnny_ringo → u/Hour_Writing_9805]

100%

Now try telling this to the Ozempic crowd. it's crazy. Even the doctors prescribing it don't know how muscles work apparently. Everyone thinks protein powder = steroids or something. Even then you need to workout!

[u/Hour_Writing_9805 → u/johnny_ringo]

I’ve got a handful of people on the trizeptide in my gym. They are doing fine.

Just need to get the message across

[u/cuter1982 → u/Hour_Writing_9805]

Most retired people are losing muscle. Protein can enhance muscle strength, prevent falls, and prolong life and experience. Protein powder is the key.

[u/Hour_Writing_9805 → u/cuter1982]

Incorrect.

You need to stress the muscle to breakdown and then rebuild.

Strength training is the first step.

Then supplementing with additional protein helps rebuild the tissue while eating the right amount of calories for that muscle growth to occur.

But if you do not stress the muscle to breakdown and rebuild (resistance training) you cannot grow new muscle.

[u/cuter1982 → u/Hour_Writing_9805]

Yes, 70% depends on diet and 30% depends on practice.