Time and time again we are presented with phases of our lives to check off of our list. Going to school, maybe university for some, graduate school for others, getting a job, moving out of our parents’ home, paying off loans or a mortgage, dating, getting married, having children, retiring, and you know what’s next…
Enjoying your retirement, of course!
While planning is a ritual that helps us keep our routine in order, whether on a daily or weekly basis, there is an extent at which planning can actually become harmful. Over-planning can stifle our creativity, ignore our need for exploration and novelty, and even contribute to the perception of scarcity in our lives.