Many people think that life after retirement is full of boredom, either traveling or playing mahjong, and time is wasted on meaningless trivial matters.
However, when I really walked into this period of life, I found that all happiness was built on simple daily life, without the slightest need for expensive expenses, let alone the pursuit of those bells and whistles "sense of ceremony".
The minimalist life has brought me back my true happiness.
Don't get me wrong, "minimalism" doesn't mean nothing or carelessness about life, but being more selective and letting every penny be spent wisely.
In other words, a way of living with heart and attitude.
After sorting out these thoughts, I have summed up some experiences, and the most beneficial of them are the following-
1. A healthy diet does not equal high consumption
Many people think that fat loss and fitness depend on a variety of high-end nutritious meals, meal replacement powders or imported foods, but in fact, it is not necessary.
After I retired, I realized that the most important thing to pursue is to be simple, clean and nutritious.
Every day, I prepare breakfast very casually: oatmeal, boiled eggs, and a cup of black coffee, full of energy;
Lunch and dinner are a balance of carbs, protein and fiber, and a bowl of multigrain rice with some simple vegetables, chicken breast or fish, and a drizzle of olive oil is enough.
These ingredients are not expensive, but I believe that the more simple things are, the better for the long-term health of the body.
You don't need to spend dozens of yuan every day to order Internet celebrity healthy meals outside, as long as you do it yourself, the nutrition can keep up, and the taste is more suitable for your preferences.
The pursuit of health is not measured by money, but by finding the most appropriate rhythm in your mind.
2. The power of "small luck": enjoy the moment anytime, anywhere
We always think that enjoying life requires pomp and circumstance, but in fact, the simplest happiness is often on our doorstep.
On a recent day, the weather forecast showed rain, and our planned trip was cancelled and replaced with a small walk down the old street at the doorstep.
Unexpectedly, this kind of unplanned, casual and leisurely time has become a small fortune in life.
Walking on the quiet ancient streets, looking at the scattered pedestrians and old buildings, my heart suddenly calmed down.
The real joy in life is not to check in a well-known attraction, but to find beauty in the small things of daily life with the people closest to you.
On that day, we also bought a 24 yuan grapefruit by the way, saying that it was not expensive, but my husband's sentence "You don't need to save money to eat" made me feel happy - this is a small ritual that makes life delicious.
3. Cook with your own hands, a little world in the kitchen
It has been said that the kitchen is the heart of the family.
That's not wrong at all. After retiring, my husband and I spend more time in the kitchen, and cooking is no longer just "for eating", but a process of sharing life and continuing love.
Not long ago, the remaining fillings after making meat mooncakes were not wasted, so I sent some noodles and steamed meat buns.
Fermentation is not difficult, 500 grams of flour, 5 grams of yeast, 8 grams of sugar, and a gentle kneading of your hands, the soft dough becomes a delicacy for breakfast the next day.
I also tried homemade tofu by the way, instead of using inner fat, I switched to white vinegar and salt, and it was unexpectedly successful, and the tofu was tender and full of bean aroma.
The process of cooking makes me feel grounded, not to save money, but to enjoy the satisfaction of doing it myself.
Whenever I leave the steaming stove and see a table of food steaming hot, the feeling of fullness lasts far longer than in a fine dining restaurant outside.
4. In a simple day, happiness comes so naturally
Some friends have asked me, is retirement boring?
I laughed and told them the opposite. My husband and I are living every day very fully.
For example, today, after we finished lunch, the two of us nested on the sofa to drink water and eat fruit, chasing the popular series that had just come out for a while, and the air was filled with a faint aroma of oranges.
Such an ordinary afternoon makes me feel that the days have thickened.
We don't need complicated entertainment, and we don't bother to arrange any "surprises", just quietly together, enjoying our little peace.
Conclusion: Happiness in the ordinary is the most expensive luxury
Minimalism is not about saving money to live, but about enjoying life better.
Those seemingly inconspicuous daily life, when we treat them with our hearts, seem extraordinarily rich.
Spending a small amount of money to live comfortably is a skill, but more importantly, we have a sense of satisfaction and stability in our hearts.
So, don't envy those lifestyles that are too glamorous.
Ordinary and simple days have their unique charm.
Perhaps you will find that true happiness does not need to be pursued at all, it has long been with you, silently existing in every inconspicuous moment.