Find Something to Else to Do!

During a recent doctor’s visit, Doc asked how retirement was going.

Maybe it’s just the winter blues or I’m still adjusting to retirement but I told him I wasn’t sure retirement was for me. I find myself worrying about things that never bothered me before. I always tried not to worry about things I couldn’t control or let the little things get to me. But now, I find myself worrying about everything. Maybe I’m watching too much Fox News and CNBC or spending too much time scrolling through Facebook and watching YouTube videos.

As I said, I watch a lot of YouTube. Some of the channels are just silly nonsense but others provide good entertainment and information. I’ve got an idea that instead of watching so many videos maybe I could start making some of my own.

I’ve noticed more and more older YouTubers are making good videos by sharing their hobbies, interests and life experiences. Heck, I’m definitely seasoned and have life experiences (both good and bad) that could be interesting to others. Maybe, I could start a YouTube channel and share my wisdom with others.

The answer was, “Absolutely! Starting a YouTube channel at 70 can be a fantastic way to engage your mind, connect with others and find a fulfilling activity.”

It then listed some of the benefits:

I’m thinking seriously about starting a YouTube channel as a way to share my experiences, connect with others and keep my mind active. What do you think?

I asked “What are some of the potential drawbacks to starting a YouTube channel”:

Now, I need to weigh the pros and cons to decide if starting a YouTube channel is a right for me.

Gemini AI concluded:

I’ve got some studying and thinking to do!