When I ask my clients that question there is a big pause. Even though they have more free time they are mixed about what is fun for them. Fun is a trial and error process and a call to put something on your calendar that starts your engines.
Below are some things that bring a smile:
• Photography
• Lunch with a friend
• Day trips even without a partner
• Knitting
• Cooking classes paired with wine
• Gardening
• Hiking
• Sports events
• Flea Markets
• Visiting nephews and nieces
• Dating without being freaked
• Mentoring
• Volunteering at schools and libraries
• Writing/Journaling with doodles
• The gym to meet people and feel good about yourself
• Playing music at home and dancing
• Farmer's Markets
• Learning Spanish and French
• Planning a trip
• Jazz
• Museums
• Art openings
• Movies
• Kite flying
• Making surprise meals for others
• Painting
• Singing lessons
• Trading services
• Spas
• Growing seeds for the garden
• Making their own cards
• Watching dvd's and ordering in
• Exchanging recipes
• Computer research
• Groups online
• Book and support groups
• Tango
• Biking
• Learning to go green
• Collages from used cards, magazines, wall paper
• Making jewelry
• Decorating and rearranging their rooms at home
OK, your turn to add to this list.
Take care,
Natalie
natalie@emptynestsupport.com
818-763-0188
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