Follow a good exercise and diet routine and have regular check-ups, both before and after retirement as we know physical and mental health have a strong impact on one another.
“We have to be very intentional about how we are going to maintain our physical and mental health,” Dr Cotton says.
Having people to rely on, and good relationships in your life, is a basic human need.
“Social isolation is one of the biggest risk factors for depression, so investing in your relationships is crucial to good health,” Dr Cotton says.
Dr Cotton points to the University of the Third Age as an excellent example of ongoing learning in retirement.
“We often underestimate the mental stimulation work gives us,” Dr Cotton says.
Continued learning, which can be formal or informal, through hobbies and interest groups, can also enhance self-esteem at a time when you no longer identify with your work persona.
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