Design Your Ideal Week in Retirement | Ep 36
Episode Overview Most people spend years preparing financially for retirement, but few stop to plan how they will spend an ordinary week. In this episode, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional Danette Lowe shares a practical life-design framework to help you build a fulfilling portfolio of experiences in retirement. Danette introduces Mark and Susan, a retired couple who initially drifted into too much television, too little structure, and no shared direction. Their experience illustrates how easily retirement can feel disappointing when we leave our time to chance. You will learn how to shape your ideal retirement week around five essential elements: · Energy and Health: Support your well-being through regular movement and physical activity. · Curiosity: Keep learning, exploring, and discovering new interests. · Creativity: Make something through art, cooking, woodworking, gardening, or another creative pursuit. · Connection: Nurture relationships and build a meaningful sense of community. · Contribution: Share your time and talents through mentoring, volunteering, or passion projects. Once Mark and Susan put these ideas into practice, Mark began mentoring at a community college, while Susan returned to art and started a hiking group. Their days gained rhythm, purpose, and connection. Retirement is not only about having enough money; it is also about using your time in ways that make life feel rich. Episode Chapters 00:00 - Your Perfect Tuesday 00:18 - Why Time Planning Matters 01:37 - Mark and Susan's Wake-Up Call 02:52 - The Five-Element Framework 03:35 - Energy and Health 05:07 - Curiosity and Learning 06:56 - Creativity and Making 08:00 - Relationships and Community 09:24 - Contribution and Purpose 11:20 - Putting It Into Practice 12:05 - Worksheet and Closing 13:21 - Disclosures Resources Download the Ideal Retirement Week Worksheet: [ADD WORKSHEET LINK] Read or listen to The Early Start Retirement Plan: https://amzn.to/3TealtO Subscribe for more retirement planning tips: https://bit.ly/NavigateWeeklyNewsletter Take the Retirement Readiness Quiz: https://www.EarlyStartRetirement.com Connect with Danette Lowe, CFP® All links: https://linktr.ee/trunorthwealth TruNorth Wealth Management: https://www.TruNorthWealth.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruNorthRetirementPlanning About Danette Danette Lowe, CFP®, is the founder and a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional at TruNorth Wealth Management, LLC. She helps family-oriented couples confidently navigate the important decision of retirement and the transition from being net savers to net spenders. Danette and the TruNorth team invite you to experience thoughtful financial planning rooted in clarity, care, and long-term relationships. Danette Lowe, CFP® Founder - Wealth Advisor TruNorth Wealth Management, LLC 1662 Hwy 395 N, Suite 203, Minden, NV 89423 Connect with Danette: https://linktr.ee/trunorthwealth Disclosure Discussions in this show should not be construed as specific recommendations or investment advice. Always consult with your investment professional before making important investment decisions. Securities offered through Registered Representatives of Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., a broker-dealer, member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory services offered through Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor. TruNorth Wealth and Cambridge are not affiliated.


