The Empty Nest: Positive Benefits of the Empty Nest

Positive Benefits of the Empty Nest

Here is a short list of benefits of the empty nest compiled from our focus groups. Undoubtedly you will be able to add many more to it:

1. You can revive romance.
2. Your kids come back to visit, and you can schedule regular times to connect.
3. It’s easier to get a good night’s sleep.
4. You have more time, and your time is your own.
5. Your home is cleaner and more well organized.
6. You can create new routines and new rules.
7. You can move forward with things that were on the back burner.
8. You can take more trips.
9. You can make plans without smaller kids in the picture.
10. You can enjoy your grandchildren and then hand them back.
11. You can rediscover an old passion or interest.
12. You can find rest more easily and invigorate your soul.
13. You can spend more time with friends and family.
14. You can spend more time in community involvement.

What would you add?