Retirement for Introverts

Positive social interactions are a critical part of general wellbeing, and even physical health. They are also particularly important in the retirement transition, as many of our social connections are formed through work. Spending more time at work than we do at home, retirement leads to a significant change in daily social involvements. For introverts, who thrive with alone time, reaching out to get involved in social pursuits may go against natural tendencies. So how can introverts prepare for social adjustments in retirement?