What Does Active Retirement Mean?
Active retirement is about a lot more than just staying busy. It’s also about more than just being physically active (though fitness is vital). Active retirement is about forming lasting relationships, leaving a mark, and staying physically and mentally healthy. Those things are important for people at all stages of life and the good news is: it doesn’t have to be complicated!
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How Can I Stay Active In Retirement?
Finding something you’re passionate about can rekindle fires of motivation. Having a purpose, short term goals, and long term goals is key. But it isn’t always easy to find… That’s why we’ve got 4 of our favourite hobbies to give you inspiration.
What Are The Best Retirement Hobbies? (4 Favourites For Over 50s)
Volunteering & Mentorship
Volunteering (at an animal shelter) or mentoring (someone younger) can change the way we think about our lives. Mahatma Gandhi said, “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” A beautiful sentiment indeed and helping those in need is extremely rewarding.
eLearning & Higher Education
Taking online courses and pursuing further education is one of life’s greatest privileges. Thankfully, there are so many great ways to learn whatever your heart desires using the internet. YouTube has informative videos on every subject imaginable and it’s free to use. Just make sure you have a good fibre connection to enjoy it fully. If you’re looking for more structured online education: Udemy and GetSmarter are great options.
Photography & Videography
Capturing the beauty of the world around us is a remarkably fun (and accessible way) to enjoy an active retirement. Most of us already have smartphones with good cameras! If you’re on the lookout for picturesque scenes to capture, you might find yourself surprised by how lovely the world truly is.
Hiking & Birding
Cape Town is home to some of the most lush, green spaces in all of South Africa. Plus many of them are within a very short distance of Faircape Life villages. Newlands Forest is a hugely popular attraction and it’s dog friendly too. If you’re familiar with our pet friendly policy you’ll know why Newlands is close to our heart.
