How To Find Adventure & Thrive In The Empty Nest

The empty nest can be a bittersweet phase in a parent's life. After years of raising children, sending them off to college or starting their own lives can leave parents feeling a mix of emotions. However, this new chapter also offers an incredible opportunity for personal growth, adventure, and reigniting the flame of your relationship. With a mindset focused on finding new experiences and exploring the world, you can turn your empty nest into a phase filled with excitement and fulfillment.

Rediscover Your Passions

Now that you have more free time on your hands, it's the perfect occasion to reconnect with your passions and interests. Find activities that make you feel alive and embrace them with enthusiasm. Whether it's painting, photography, hiking, cooking, or dancing, immerse yourself in the activities that bring you joy. Explore your city's cultural events, join clubs, or take up a new hobby. The key is to dedicate time to yourself and indulge in the things that ignite your soul.

Plan Adventurous Getaways

With your children now starting their independent lives, you can plan exciting getaways that cater to your desire for adventure. Consider embarking on a road trip across the country or exploring a foreign destination you've always dreamed of visiting. Research and plan an itinerary that includes thrilling activities like hiking, scuba diving, or even skydiving. The world is your playground, and this is your chance to push your boundaries and embrace the unknown.

How to Find Adventure & THRIVE in the Empty Nest

by Allie Burke(Kindle Edition)

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Embrace Solo Travel

Solo travel can be an incredibly liberating experience, allowing you to discover new places, meet fascinating people, and gain a deeper understanding of yourself. Embrace the opportunity to travel alone, deconstructing any fears or doubts you may have. Start small by exploring nearby towns on your own, and gradually build up to solo trips to different countries. Engaging with new cultures, trying exotic cuisines, and navigating foreign lands will open up a world of adventure that you never knew existed.

Volunteer and Make a Difference

Another way to find adventure and fulfillment in the empty nest is by channeling your time and energy into volunteering. There are countless organizations and communities in need of your skills and support. Whether it's tutoring underprivileged children, assisting in environmental clean-up projects, or joining humanitarian missions abroad, volunteering allows you to create meaningful connections and make a positive impact on the world. Find a cause that resonates with you and devote your time to it. The rewards will be immeasurable.

Nurture Your Romantic Relationship

The empty nest is also an opportune time to rekindle the romance in your relationship with your partner. Dedicate quality time to each other, whether it's through date nights, weekend getaways, or simply enjoying daily activities together. Explore new hobbies as a couple, such as ballroom dancing, cooking classes, or even tandem biking. Communicate openly, listen to each other's dreams, and embark on new adventures together. Rediscovering your connection and prioritizing your relationship will not only strengthen your bond but also lead to exciting experiences that will create lasting memories.

Join Social Communities

Seek out social communities or groups that align with your interests. Whether it's a book club, a hiking group, or a wine tasting club, joining these communities allows you to connect with like-minded individuals who share your passion for adventure and personal growth. Engage in discussions, attend events, and build lasting friendships. The empty nest can feel less lonely when you surround yourself with people who understand and support your desire for new experiences.

Embrace Lifelong Learning

The empty nest offers a perfect opportunity to pursue lifelong learning. Take up courses or workshops that fascinate you, whether it's a foreign language class, painting lessons, or a course on a subject that you've always been curious about. Engaging in continuous learning not only enhances your knowledge and skills but also introduces you to new perspectives and experiences that can add depth to your life. Embrace the journey of self-improvement and expand your horizons.

The empty nest doesn't signal the end of adventure and fulfillment; it's merely a new beginning. Embrace this phase as an opportunity to explore, discover, and create unforgettable memories. Rediscover your passions, plan thrilling getaways, travel solo, volunteer, and nurture your romantic relationship. Join social communities and embrace lifelong learning. The empty nest can be your launching pad for a life filled with excitement, personal growth, and perpetual adventure.

How to Find Adventure & THRIVE in the Empty Nest

by Allie Burke(Kindle Edition)

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	2640 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	21 pages
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What's next? This question is asked and answered by Empty Nesters everywhere. The children are grown and have left the nest, which leaves parents with the task of deciding where Life 2.0 will take them.

From Suzanne Stavert, the creator of Adventures of Empty Nesters blog and website, she takes the reader through valuable and eye-opening steps to help support these new decisions.

After successfully sending two young adults into the world, Suzanne felt lost and knew she needed to determine what would help make her THRIVE in this second chapter of life. Through trial and error, long lists of questions, and deep thinking, she created Adventures of Empty Nesters as the ultimate new career and answer to this question.

Her path is different from yours, as yours is different from your best friend's, and any answer is correct as long as you feel content.

Your goals may not take as many steps as hers and may go quicker, or you may choose a much longer journey. No matter which way you slice it, we are headed for an adventure! How fun is this?

The time is now to live, smile, reach for the stars, laugh, be creative, and feel the joy of life. Don't let the Empty Nester Blues take over, and don't continue to focus on the past. Look forward and know that you can do this. It's your time now.

Use the worksheets included at the end of the book to help you consider what is next for you and how you can Find Adventure too!