I would say to keep your license. That is what I am doing.

I did try to find work that allowed me to change positions often....but that didn't really work for me. The stress was worse in return and the stress made me feel sicker.

So I retired ....but I keep my license...because one never knows what the future holds. I keep up with my CE..on the net, and here as well to stay mentally sharp.

I do think retreats are good for reducing stress, so you can see when you return what is really happening to you. That is why I love our summer place...primative though it may be, it does seem to rejuvenate me unlike other vacations which tend to make me more tired. The clean air alone is fantastic and I always get a mega dose of sun and hence Vit D.

I am going to apply for SS next year, when I'll be 65. Right now we live on hubby's salary... for 30+ yrs we had both of us working. But keeping costs down here has helped with the $$ somewhat.

Each person has to find their own answers however. It is tough.
That first year after I quit I was pretty down. But no longer.
Places still call me to come back!