Some Signs You May Be Failing at Retirement

I’m always writing about the serious side of retirement. But I thought we all could use a smile about right now so I put together a lighter side view of some possible signs that may signal you are failing at retirement.

I hope you enjoy this list as much as I did coming up with them!

You may be failing at retirement if;

• This is the second time this month you felt the need to re-arrange the spice rack

• You have more fishing rods than friends.

• You have a business card that has ‘Retired” on it.

• You haven’t left the house for the past 18 months

• You don't recognize the person looking back at you from the mirror

• You have 500 stations on your TV and you still can’t find anything interesting to watch

• You keep buying retirement self help books

• You weed your front yard everyday with the hopes that you will meet someone

• You have a lot of money but you’re just not happy like the people in those retirement commercials

• The only thing left on your bucket list are things that need to be fixed around the house

• You look forward to your visits to your doctor as your main source of socialization

• You keep talking to the cable news person expecting them to answer you

• You keep hitting the refresh button on your email hoping someone (ok anyone) has sent you something

• Everyday feels like "Groundhog Day". (here's the clip to remind you what this may feel like):

Now this list is of course was created just for fun but if by chance you happen to be feeling bored or not living the retirement you hoped for, this may be the time to do a reset and consider how you might start filling your days of retirement with more interesting things to do. 

If you are looking for ways to get started, then check out my article: Nine Principles For An Exceptional Retirement.

About the author

Mike Drak is the Author of the best-selling book Victory Lap Retirement and Retirement Heaven or Hell - Which Will You Choose. Along with being an Author, Mike is also an award winning blogger, retirement coach and public speaker and has made appearances on BNN, CBC Radio and iHeart radio. He is a thirty-eight year veteran of the financial services industry and lives with his wife Melina in Toronto, Canada. You can contact Mike through LinkedIn