Retirement is something that a lot of people look forward to. It is their reward from 40+ years of hard work. However, others are worried about what retirement can bring. If you’re used to working all week, the thought of doing nothing can be scary. If this sounds familiar, there’s no need to panic, because here are some ways you can stay busy in retirement.

See the World

Who doesn’t want to see the world? While the younger generations have embraced the chance to study abroad or postpone their entry into the real world by traveling, you may not have had such an opportunity. However, now you’re retired, the planet is begging to show you its secrets.

You’ll likely not want to go the backpacker route, but you should have enough in your savings that you can travel to all the prominent travel destinations and live comfortably. There are plenty of senior-friendly destinations all over, from Thailand to the Caribbean, so pick a place and take the next flight out.

Teach Your Skills

What use is knowledge if you can’t pass it on to others? Whether you know how to play an instrument, embroider clothing, or build a deck, you can teach these skills to those who need to know how to do them.

While YouTube and similar resources offer this information, it’s never the same as learning from a real person. If you want to boost your retirement fund, you can even charge people for your service, because while it’s usually about the love of the craft, a little compensation doesn’t hurt.

Work as a Consultant

If you finish your first week of retirement and realize you miss the industry, you can still get involved in a consultancy capacity. All companies will need to work with a consultant at some point, and your vast knowledge from years of seeing it all will be invaluable.

The beauty of a consultancy gig is that you don’t need to work every day, so you can still enjoy parts of your retirement while still earning money. However, consultants generally need to be passionate about their industry, so make sure you stay up to date on trends and the ways the industry has changed since you were a part of it.

Invest in Property

One way retirees can keep themselves busy without too much stress is to invest in property. You can do this by purchasing an already-built home or working with home construction companies to develop a brand new property they can rent out to families or even tourists, while still staying in this home sporadically throughout the year.

The consistent income made from rent gives you an excellent passive income, and as long as you choose your tenants wisely, you shouldn’t run into too many issues with keeping the place clean.

All the Time in the World

There’s no doubt that retirement can be boring for some people, and if you feel you need to do something to stop yourself from getting restless, you can start preparing for your retirement now so you can enjoy it without sitting on the sofa all day long.