Learning how to plan — especially if you’re new to organizing your time — can be a frustrating experience. And for some individuals, the reason could be their brains.
Summary.
Planning can be hard for everyone. But even if you feel like planning just doesn’t come to you naturally, there are steps you can take to get better at it. Based on new research, the author offers several strategies to improve your approach to planning. Specifically, she suggests starting by recognizing your own strengths and weaknesses and accepting that planning is hard for you. Next, let go of absolutist thinking, and explore different systems until you find one that works well for you. Finally, don’t be afraid to ask for help, and keep trying even when you get frustrated. We can all struggle with planning — but with these simple steps, you can start to understand the roadblocks in your way and work to overcome them.