It's Time to Create Your Life Plan

 

In the course of our daily lives, we make plans. We plan for dinner, parties, vacations, trips to the grocery store, and cleaning our house. We also make long-term plans for our education,  finances, and businesses. However, despite all the planning we do, very few of us actually make a life plan. This is a critical oversight, as a life plan would encompass all those areas as well as our self-development, personal relationships, and overall happiness.

We all have the capacity for happiness and success in every area of our lives, including our personal development, relationships, and professional lives. But happiness and success do not just happen; we must actively seek them out and set in motion plans and actions that will make them not only possible but probable. As Proverbs 16:9 says, "In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps."

That is why you need a life plan, but creating one takes time and thought—something so many of us have little to spare. However, don't begrudge the time you spend on a life plan because, in the end, it is a good investment that will help you save time and reduce stress once your life plan is fully developed. 

Isn't anything that can help you achieve happiness and success a worthwhile investment of your time and energy?

Where You Are Now

Before you can begin crafting your life plan, you must evaluate your current status. Reflect on the realities of your life, including your commitments, finances, and dreams. What about your life makes you happy, and what makes you unhappy?

Consider where you are now in terms of work, recreation, relationships, finances, and anything else you consider important. For example, I consider it important that my life contributes to the greater good, and I have friends who consider the long-term impact of their life as an important measure.

Rate each of these areas with a letter grade, with "A" being the highest score for the best possible life. Then calculate your overall life grade. Obviously, if you have a 4.0, then your life is on track, but anything less means there are some areas you will need to work on.

It is important to identify the areas of your life that you consider successful or at least on track to success as well as the areas that you would like to improve.

Let Your Dreams Out

A big part of creating your life plan is letting yourself dream of what your ideal life would include in all the key areas you identified above (career, relationships, etc.).

Don't worry about realities or impossibilities. Just give your heart and mind free reign to picture everything you wish your life could be in terms of relationships and family; profession and career; finances and retirement; and how you'd like to spend your time (travel, hobbies, etc.). Make sure to include areas for self-care and soul-care. 

If money and other considerations were not a factor, what would you do with your time and your life? What gets you really excited? What have you always wanted? What do you love to do (professionally or personally)?

Step Back Into Reality

Note the abilities, experience, and strengths you already possess that can help you live your ideal life.

Make a list of the accomplishments you are most proud of in your professional and personal life. Can any of these help you achieve your ideal life?

Evaluate your work style and habits. Do you work better alone, in a group, or as a manager? What time of day is your peak performance? How many hours a day or week are you capable of working at a high level of performance?

Now Make Your Plan

Once you have created a vision of your dream life and evaluated your strengths and weaknesses, you are better able to create a plan that will help you achieve your ideal life.

Perhaps your dream is to own your business, but currently, you don't have any experience with management. Find a way to gain that experience through your professional work or in a volunteer capacity.

Now that you know where you want your life to go and how far along that path you have progressed, it is simply a matter of working toward your goal to achieve that life of happiness and success you desire. Remember Jeremiah 29:11: "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."

Get 'Er Done Life Planning List:

1. Reflect on your current life status.

2. Identify areas of success and those needing improvement.

3. Let your dreams run free without worrying about practicality.

4. List your abilities, experiences, and strengths.

5. Evaluate your work style and habits.

6. Create a step-by-step plan to bridge the gap between your current status and your ideal life.

7. Take actionable steps towards gaining any necessary experience or skills.

8. Regularly revisit and adjust your life plan as needed.

9. Trust in God's timing and guidance through prayer and meditation.

10. Affirmation: "I am capable of achieving my dreams, and God guides my steps every day."

By creating a comprehensive life plan, rooted in faith and self-awareness, you can set yourself on a path to true fulfillment and joy. This journey will not only help you achieve your goals but also cultivate resilience and determination to overcome obstacles. Embrace each step with gratitude and trust in God's guidance, knowing that every challenge you face is an opportunity for growth and a deeper connection with Him and your purpose.

It's time to BOSS up and take your power back as you journey to empowerment and success by walking in your God-designed purpose. I hope this blog post has inspired you to take action and begin to live your dreams out loud! Remember to spread the word and share this blog. Together, let's build a community of powerful, unstoppable women. So hit that like and share button, and let's start a revolution of women who Boldly Overcome Struggles and Setbacks, as we positively transform ourselves Body, Occupation, Soul, and Spirit.

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Be Encouraged!

Dr. Breanna BOSS James

Psl. 37

Break Free and Discover the Real You and Achieve Your Desired Success! www.BreakingFreeBoldly.com

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