Aging & retirementCandle of WisdomI'm Retired - I Spend More Time Alone Now (Here's Why)

I'm Retired - I Spend More Time Alone Now (Here's Why)

Long-form16:30Education

Published Sep 20, 2026, 7:06 PM · 3w ago

Candle of Wisdom
Candle of Wisdom
112K subscribers · median 17.8K views
Views
9,236
+2 views/hour
Likes
144
1.6% of views
Comments
17
0.18% of views

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Views / hour now
2
measured 11h ago
Peak views / hour
2
11h ago
Avg views / day
368
since upload
First 24 hours
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not tracked from upload
vs channel median
0.5×
Rank in channel
#17
of 20 tracked
Engagement
1.7%
likes + comments / views
Est. ad revenue
$83–$185
lifetime, $9–20 RPM

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Description

Retirement changes more than your schedule — it can change the way you see solitude, relationships, and your own life. In this video, I share why I’ve come to enjoy spending more time alone after retirement, and how quiet moments have helped me understand myself better, recover from years of work, and live with greater peace and intention. Here are the 6 things I’ve learned: 1. Solitude can simplify your life. 2. Solitude can help you recover from burnout. 3. Solitude allows you to hear your own thoughts. 4. Solitude helps you resist following the crowd. 5. Solitude can protect you from draining relationships. 6. Solitude helps you become more intentional with your time and energy. If you’re retired, approaching retirement, or simply learning to enjoy a quieter life, I hope this conversation gives you something useful to think about. Thank you for watching, and take care of yourself. #Retirement #RetirementLife #SeniorLife #AgingGracefully #Solitude #LifeAfterRetirement #RetirementAdvice #SeniorAdvice #HealthyAging #LifeLessons Thank you for your support! 💙🙏 🔴 Candle of Wisdom
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