Quotesince I am prone to conspiracy theories, I don't even watch the news.
A mature and responsible decision!
QuoteI am working on getting government benefits so I don't have to work so much.
I don't have an opinion on government benefits.
Covid has given me some reservations about abundant free-time. Not everyone I know has handled it well. It may be helpful to explore the Roman concept of Otium—constructive leisure (which you've already hinted at). Come to think of it, we should have a thread on Otium.
Lurker or participant; either way, I wish you well!