When I was in my 20s and 30s, I got what you might call "normal junk mail". Once I turned 60, I started getting "geezer mail". Hearing Aid ads, retirement community newsletters, vision care ads, not to mention all the mail that generates re: Medicare options, plans, and info.
And its the same on social media. When I had a dog, I got ads from Chewy and PetSmart. Now its articles and info about retirement. There seems to be an emphasis on doing things, having hobbies, keeping busy.
Frankly, I had more than enough "busy" between working and raising kids. I don't feel the need to fill every silence with tv, radio or talking. I'm ok with sitting in silence just watching nature, the hummingbird who flies through the yard, the birds singing as they flit around. Even a bubbling stream if I'm walking in the park is pleasant.
But when I do read an article "suggested for me" I realize there are plenty of retirees struggle with what to do, or having enough to do.
It seems to me that being retired means finding a new norm. It might be taking time to learn something you were always curious about. Or to try a new hobby. Go outside your comfort zone. Even just a little bit, see what sparks an interest.
Its easy to keep doing the same old things, because they're comfortable. Doing new things can keep your brain activated!
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