Why You Need to Have Purpose in Your Daily Life Even When You Retire

Trinity Insurance & Financial Services President Brad Pistole says one in every three retirees returns to work, and a key reason for this is feelings of lost self-worth, reports USA Today . To use retirement wisely, experts suggest retirees consider what their purpose is, whether they have a written retirement plan, and what worthy causes they could dedicate themselves to. Opting to help their adult children with the grandkids is another option. "You might participate more in their educational and sporting activities," Pistole notes. "Volunteer to be a coach for one of their teams. Many people find this to be some of the most rewarding things they ever do." Other recommended choices include discovering and exploring something new, determining one's lifelong passion, and adopting a mindset not to be hindered by obstacles like age. "The obstacle to get over is the 'I am too old,' or 'it's too late for me' attitude," says Gentian Financial President Christopher Doughty.