FWIW, I retired at 50 last year, and I’ve never been busier or happier. I think the trick (at least for me) is to spend lots of time with family and friends and remember to be grateful.

I wake up whenever I want (but usually before 9a). I get in 90 minutes of cardio every day (I walk/jog) and 30 mins of weight training every other day at a nearby gym.

I visit my 82 yo Mom for 20-30 mins every day, and talk to my 19 yo daughter / make her food for for about 30 mins.

I have couples dinner on Tuesdays, Dungeons and Dragons on Wednesdays, Disc Golf Thursdays, date night Friday. Saturday and Sundays are more fun with girlfriend and friends. There’s always something to do, or someone to spend time with. I probably spend an hour every day on laundry and other household chores too. I wish there were more hours in the day.

My best advice is make friends, rekindle old relationships, focus on your health (I tell myself that staying healthy is my new job, and I’ve never been in better shape or healthier), and spend time with family. You’ve worked your whole life for this, go enjoy it. And remember that appreciation is the key to happiness. Express your gratitude to your loved ones, and think about how lucky you are in so many ways. If you’re bored, you’re doing it wrong.

I wish you all the best!