I more or less retired in September, but still do a bit of Teacher Training and I write fiction, so I have plenty to do. Would definitely recommend a gradual easing off in terms of days, rather than the cliff edge. It's something to look forward to, in my opinion. I've got time to run (up to 5K!), read, and my garden has never looked so good. Work is very bad for you, I've concluded, even though I loved it at the time. My wife, however, is younger and a workaholic so I am now a Domestic Goddess as well......