So maybe you are going to be, just became one or are already a veteran senior. Whatever you were in your junior life , now suddenly you are a part of graying brigade and probably at a loss as what is expected of you, and what to do with suddenly available abundant time .
Welcome!
You have landed at the right place.
Browse around . This is a site for seniors bemused, bewildered, confused, bored. Depressed or just puzzled .
Here are tips for seniorgiri or how to be a contented and happy senior!
I am contriving to collect hobbies for most tastes and physical conditions. Being a miser myself I look for , find and list free things to do and learn.
Though this had started primarily as a hobby place, now it is growing in a compact place for many senior concerns. There are a lot of downloadable files - I have collected free ones from the net and from several contributes. All sources are within the files.
You may find something of interest , usefulness or may be just time pass!
My! Is It Forever?
Most people enjoy the novelty for some time and then become very bored and disenchanted.
Most insulting part for the “new” seniors is when the people of (supposedly) their own age call them “uncle “ or “aunty” !
A lot of them become very difficult to live with! We all know these crotchety, grumpy, gloomy, preachy “elders” whose only claim to grace is their age. They have forgotten their own reckless youth and are preaching the younger ones how to behave. (of course, we are not one of them!)
And there are also those who are looked with real affection, because they are good companions, and good conversationalists ( just listen without interruptions, questions or advises).
Whatever the status of a senior, the feeling of uselessness, and isolation is very real and can lead to melancholy or even severe depression.
This is the beginning of a new phase
This is not beginning of the end! This is a new phase of your life. This is the time to try or do everything you wanted but could not achieve before. Cook, dance, sing, write, paint, sculpt, travel, learn new art, craft or game.
You do not have to excel at them. It is not a competition. You only have to please yourself! This is the time to have the time of your life! This is the golden era for wish fulfillment!
Do not be scared of ridicule when you go for unconventional pursuits. Instead of being ashamed, laugh at yourself before anyone has a chance to . You will find people defending you !
Here I am ignoring my own advise and giving you some ! Give your time generously, but be sparing with advise.
Join any suitable NGO, or club if socially inclined.
If rather antisocial, you can do work for others on the internet, or engage in solitary activities.
Keep a routine, but do not get tied to the clock!
Make time for daily duties to others, but also keep a “me” time to pursue what you want to do.
If you feel that your interests are not shared by anyone, not to worry. No one is obliged to understand or share your passions. ( neither are you obliged to "understand" anyone else!) . But it does not mean that you are alone in the whole universe. Any interest can find like minded people and groups on the net. With smart phones it is even more easy to find people and stay connected.
Come Lets make this a fun place
Come , take away and bring in more ideas! Do not wait to make ME wait to meet you ...