The real trick is to keep getting paid and not working.
I think I know why there is an early mortality. If I take a day off I have a few chores - cut the grass, tidy the garage, sweep the leaves, cut the hedges, drain the ditch, relay the patio etc.
A surepticous phone call to me pa is often necessary to get me of the hook.
The early mortalty is clearly due to overwork after retiring and not stopping work.