How Are You Settling Into Retirement? YOUR RETIREMENT YEARS
couch and channel surfing while snacking uncontrollably. Pick a Hobby Now is the time to pick up those hobbies you never had time for because of meetings, your job commute, and family life. Have you always wanted to learn how to be an expert chef? Find a cooking class in your area. Were you convinced deep down you were a master woodworker? Now is your time to carve out some fun! Explore your creative side and pick up something new or polish up on your old passions you never quite had time for. Meet Up With Friends During your working years, you didn’t have nearly as much time to meet with friends as you do in retirement — and when you did, that time was short lived. Set up a regular time to sit down for coffee, lunch, dinner, or a game of cards to enjoy with
those friends. This will keep you busy, connected, and engaged with the people who matter the most to you. Whatever it is you choose, stay active! Make sure to find something you are passionate about to keep you involved and happy. The world is yours to explore!
You have likely thought about your retirement many times over the years, planning trips and dreaming up ways to spend all that free time you’ll have. However, you probably did not think of the emotional difficulties that may arise with it as well. Has the retirement lifestyle been a bit of a difficult adjustment for you? For many, it can be. Long gone are the days of early morning wake-ups and a mad rush to the office where you would spend eight long hours. There is no more sitting in rush hour traffic, waiting in long lines at the grocery store to pick up something for dinner. Your time is now officially completely yours. What to do with it all?! While this can be challenging for some, you can ease your way into the retirement lifestyle in a few ways that do not include spending all your days sitting on the
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INGREDIENTS
• 2 tsp Dijon mustard • 4 tsp olive oil, divided
• 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs • 1 tsp salt, divided • 1/2 tsp black pepper, divided • 1/2 cup apple cider
• 3 sweet apples, cut into 1/2-inch slices • 2 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped, plus more for garnish
DIRECTIONS
1. Sprinkle chicken with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. Set aside. 2. In a small bowl, combine apple cider and mustard. Set aside.
3. In a large skillet over medium heat, warm 2 tsp olive oil. When shimmering, add chicken thighs top-side down. Cook for 4 minutes, then flip and cook for 4 more minutes. Transfer to a plate and cover with foil. Wipe the skillet clean. 4. Heat the remaining oil in the skillet, then add sliced apples, remaining salt and pepper, and rosemary. Cook for 5 minutes. 5. Return the chicken to the skillet and add apple cider-mustard mixture. Cook for 5 minutes, then serve sprinkled with rosemary!
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