For many people, retirement represents their ultimate goal.

It’s a chance to relax after being in the workforce all your life. While this may mean that you’ll have a lot more free time, you can fill it with enriching hobbies.

You’ll also be able to take it easy in your old age. Though older people may sometimes struggle with health issues, there are ways to plan around them and age gracefully.

As we can see, it’s all about perspective. For every pitfall of retirement, there’s a way to turn it around and enjoy your life. Cameron Huddleston of Nasdaq provides a great piece covering some of the common downsides of retirement and solutions to manage each.

Are you excited for retirement? If you’re already there, are you enjoying it? What are your biggest concerns? Let us know your thoughts in the comments, then follow us on Facebook and Twitter for more retirement content.