The Real Reason You Don’t Feel Ready for Retirement

[Ep 187]If you’ve ever wondered why retirement still feels so far away and know you should be thinking about it, this episode is for you.Today I’m talking about the real reason so many people don’t feel ready for retirement and why waiting until “later” to figure it out may be the very thing keeping you stuck.By the end of this episode, you’ll understand the three hidden gaps that make retirement feel overwhelming and out of reach, so you can start creating clarity, confidence, and a realistic path toward the future you actually want.In this episode you’ll learn:✅ Why retirement still feels far away for so many people in their 40s and 50s✅ The biggest mistake people make when planning for retirement✅ How to start connecting your current spending and financial decisions to your future retirement goals✅ A simple way to start creating clarity and confidence around retirement planningEpisode Highlights00:00 Why Retirement Feels Far00:32 Stuck in the Messy Middle01:52 Name the Feeling Block03:16 Gap One Retirement Vision05:49 Gap Two Know Your Number08:14 Gap Three Build a System12:32 One Gap One Next StepJoin the Accelerate Your Retirement Challenge HERE. Challenge starts June 2, 2026!Link to full blog post HERE.What topic or question would you love answered on the podcast?Not sure what you need to do to make retirement happen? Let’s identify your priorities and next steps in a Retirement Strategy Session. Book your session today.Looking to learn more about being retirement ready?Join the Facebook community Retirement Ready Hub to continue the conversation and learn how to accelerate your retirement progress.Wondering where your money actually goes each month? Get real answers on a money clarity call. Book yours today.Connect with meFacebook:  https://www.facebook.com/dalene.higgins/