According to Yochai Shavit, director of research at the Stanford Center on Longevity, people who live a life of leisure but experience boredom or discontentment may be ignoring underlying psychological issues. Experts like Shavit argue that retirement does not have to mean a decline in meaning and fulfillment, and that individuals can still find purpose by engaging in activities they care about, such as volunteering.
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