Your Ideal Retirement Day: Building a Purposeful New Normal

You can make your retirement one of the most fulfilling chapters of your life by planning your days with purpose.
Your Ideal Retirement Day: Building a Purposeful New Normal
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Traditionally, retirement has been seen as the ultimate finish line—a time to finally relax, sleep in, and say goodbye to the rat race. Many retirees, however, find that the absence of structure can be as unsettling as its presence. So, the question becomes: What do I actually want my day to look like?

In retirement, you’re free to design a new life for yourself. Retirees who are most fulfilled build new norms that reflect who they are and what matters most to them. Stuck? Here’s how to plan a retirement that brings joy, meaning, and balance.

Why Structure Still Matters

While you may wish you didn’t need an alarm clock, humans thrive on routine and rhythm. Without some structure, days can quickly blur together, leading to boredom and depression. There is evidence that retirees who have daily routines report greater levels of happiness, cognitive function, and health.