How does a life plan help you make important decisions?

Alexandra Jimenez
Nov 14
3 min read

Updated: Nov 17

There will undoubtedly be times when you feel compelled to pause your activities and find a space to concentrate and explore, whether it's for the first time or during a crucial decision-making phase.

During these times, it's essential to first assess your emotions and take the opportunity to revisit your life plan. This space can help you notice the changes happening around you, realign with your talents, and stay open to opportunities that will influence your decisions.

By directing your attention and consciously recognizing your emotions, you infuse a unique creative energy. This occurs because where your attention and awareness go, the energy grows. Your conscious mind will concentrate on observing your surroundings, providing you with more deliberate thoughts and mental images.

In that space, it's time to revisit your life plan! Give all your awareness and creative energy to it. It's like using a compass to guide you in finding answers to your questions. Opportunities will become clearer, making it easier to identify those that align with your talents and priorities.

By regularly engaging in this exercise and consciously connecting with your talents and desires, your energy and creativity will flow more effectively.

You will feel motivated to take action in your daily life, focusing on what truly matters to you and making an impact on your life and those around you.

Is a life plan static? How strategic is it?

No, it is not static. A life plan is about you and your life, and you are not static. We are all in constant change.

A life plan is about mapping out the route to your desired destination with a growing mindset. Curiosity, life experience, and unpredictable events will keep adding elements to your plan, both positive and challenging ones.

"Experience is not what happens to you; but what you do with what happens to you." by Aldous Huxley

Throughout the different phases of life, our priorities and the definition of success may evolve. Having a rigid mindset about our life plan, without allowing for change and adjustments, can lead to frustration.

Creating a self-designed life plan is indeed strategic. It enhances awareness of your goals and offers various benefits, such as:

aligning with your talents and core values
staying present and connected to your true self
tracking your progress towards your objectives
identifying opportunities when they arise
making tough decisions

This approach is strategic because it reduces the likelihood of deviating from your path or making decisions to satisfy others' goals. In essence, it helps you stay true to yourself and be more impactful.

Remember

A self-designed life plan helps you make decisions aligned with your talent, values, and priorities. You will experience more impact for yourself, others, and the world.

AQUA coaching is committed to being your thinking partner in your journey to discover your next steps.

Are you a college student about to decide on a career choice?

Are you a new graduate about to start your professional career,

Are you a young professional trying to decide if your recent work experience aligns with your talent?

What is the value of a life plan? How can coaching help you find answers to your questions?