How important is planning?
To the optimistic and realistic persons, planning is essential in life. How often do we plan on a day-to-day basis? Stop and think about it. We plan for the smallest of things. Think about this, we have a routine for even the smallest events in our lives. For instance, we have a morning routine. These are the things we do each morning whether we are conscious of our movements or not. The same applies to our nightly routine. There was trial and error to see what works best for our situation.
For example, Friday nights are reserved for “me” time. This is the time that I can enjoy myself. I like to get off work, order curbside to-go, and indulge in an adult beverage depending on my week. During this time I either read a book (African American Romance) or I watch a good Romantic Comedy. After I finish my nightly hygiene, I can fall asleep early or late, but my family understands this is my time. Of course there are exceptions to this rule, but for the most part this is my Friday plan.
Let’s look at the big scope in life. Working and earning a stable income for ourselves and family is the goal while saving for retirement. This all takes planning. Plans allow us to put things into perspective and devise ways to make it happen. Planning helps to think about if/then scenarios so we can hopefully avoid common pitfalls.
2025 make a plan, adjust it as necessary, and execute. Keep in mind your plan does not need to be perfect, because if you are honest with yourself nobody’s plan is. Know that the plan is a “living” plan and as life happens your plans have to adjust to keep up.
My plans for 2025: 1) save a specific dollar amount; 2) lose 15-20 pounds; 3) create a healthier lifestyle of eating (family meals included); 4) enjoy self-care/self-love days; and 5) exercise at least 3 days a week
I challenge you to take the time to make a plan for your goals that you want to accomplish. Remember your plan should be flexible and achievable.
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