Hey, you've probably been told since you were a kid that you hold the keys to your success in life...well, now, for maybe the first time in your life, you really do have the opportunity to create the life you want to lead. (Or, as someone on this forum says in their signature..."it's never too late to have a successful childhood.")
If you're like the rest of us who are relatively new to the retirement community, the first few weeks or so will likely feel "different" as you get used to the idea of not working. You might find you are not sleeping soundly -- I had vivid dreams for about three weeks -- or you might find yourself sleeping longer to "catch up" on missed sleep.
I can practically guarantee that once you leave work, you'll have a smile on your face that lasts all day as you realize that yes, you are finally free. Hopefully, you'll find -- or perhaps rediscover -- hobbies or interests that you didn't have the time to do while working. Spend more time with family...Florida is very nice in the winter....
Yes, you will probably have at least one or two thoughts of "OMG, what did I just do?" "How will I identify myself now that I don't have a job/title/whatever?" Just remember that your job only defined what you did but not who you are. Assuming that you're financially prepared for retirement, the rest will fall into place.
And sometimes, a successful retirement does include vegging out in front of CBC with a Molson's in hand