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Hey Mindsetters! TGIF — and welcome back to another Five Minute Friday with me, Bob Preston. This week, Podcast Host, Bob Preston is coming to you from the base of beautiful Mammoth Mountain, where the air is fresh, the peaks are dusted with early snow, and the message is clear — retirement health is about more than just staying busy.

In this episode, Bob opens up about what he has learned regarding the connection between mental and physical health in retirement. From his 5 am routine of mindfulness, meditation, and reading to his outdoor adventures around Mammoth and Del Mar, Bob shares how small daily habits can transform how you think, move, and live.

Retirement doesn’t mean your mind or body gets to retire. The key is balance — keeping both strong, connected, and working together to help you feel vibrant and alive.

Key Takeaways

1. Mental Health Is the “Inside Game.”

• Retirement can bring unexpected quiet and even loneliness.
• Establishing a daily mindset routine — like meditation, reading, or journaling — creates purpose and mental structure.
• Mental strength is like a muscle; if you don’t use it, you lose it.

2. Movement Is Medicine.

• Staying physically active keeps your energy high and your mood elevated.
• Movement doesn’t have to be extreme — hikes, walks, yoga, or light weight training all count.
• Consistency matters more than intensity.

3. The Mind–Body Connection Is Real.

• When you move your body, your mind feels sharper.
• Good sleep, nutrition, and mindfulness all feed into your physical vitality.
• Neglect one, and the other struggles — nurture both, and you thrive.

4. Your Challenge This Week:

• Do one thing that strengthens your mind (meditate, read, reflect).
• Do one thing that strengthens your body (walk, stretch, or exercise).
• Small steps create lasting shifts — retirement is what you make of it.

Retirement isn’t just about having time — it’s about how you use it. Nurture your mind, move your body, and everything else will start to flow. Stay curious, stay active, and as always — keep your retired mindset strong.

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