If you’re still living with your children, then your life is probably busy, stressful and hectic. Between work, housework, homework and all the other activities everyone in the family is involved with, it’s a wonder we make it through the week. And this can go on for years. But one day it will all stop.

The kids will be gone, the house will be quiet and you’ll find yourself not knowing what to do. And though some may welcome the opportunity to do absolutely nothing for a change, it’s not all greener grass on that side of the pasture. For one, doing nothing can get boring very quickly...