Full Circle - Enjoying Your Empty Nest

"Turn around and you are small, round, turn

Turn around and you are a young woman, with your own babes. "

The above texts are especially painful for the parents, their children into the world.

The house is quiet, the kids are away and the empty nest phase of your life. This transition presents many parents whose lives were very to support their families and raising children without a thought to their own needs and desires. After the hard work and support their families, they find they can now time to get the things they are fighting for many years.

This is a time, as couples, whose attention, when at work, children's lists and other commitments, now focuses on the new to discover and connect to each other. It's like every year, without the stress of meeting parents, family and friends of your beloved.

Here are a few suggestions to make the transition from the Full House to Empty Nest.

If your last child at home, a short trip with your partner, if possible, somewhere you both have, or have dreamed to see.

Enjoy the ambience of your chosen destination, as your hopes and dreams for the future. If you are a single parent, talk to friends and family about your dreams and Requests for this phase of your life.

Registered in school and earn that degree you've always wanted, or some interesting courses from a local community college.

start a new company, mentor or other through the exchange of knowledge and experience.

Learn a new skill or indulge your creative side by creating a new hobby. Many communities offer classes in ceramics, gourmet cooking, writing, photography, handicrafts and others. If you have special knowledge or a special ability to consider teaching.

Re-connect with old friends and new connections. dinner parties, go to concerts, museums, interesting, fun day trips or just spend time together.

Every community needs volunteers and local hospitals, schools and organizations offer a multitude of opportunities that match your interests, abilities and schedule.

Share your love for reading by joining or starting a club or voluntary work book to read for school.

Traveling to new places or returning to old favorites .

Take a stroll along the sea, a lake or in the nature, and the benefits of exercise and mental connection.

phones, e-mail, computers and video cameras, you can stay in touch and "Visit "Children, family and friends.

Have Fun! With the additional money, time and space in your home to do as you like.

Prepare your children while still living at home. Cultivating hobbies and interests, while the children still in the nest, makes life easier and more fulfilling if they leave.

 

Marianne L. Kelly, a former chef, is a journalist, editor and web content writer. As a reporter for her local newspaper, she has observed and written of the joys and challenges empty nests bring to parents and their adult children . Marianne works with a web designer writing original content on many subjects, re-writing existing copy, and is available for hire. For more information visit http://www.strawintogold.weebly.com or http://www.safeharbourpress.com

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