And if you use any one of the schedulers that flood stores during each year's 12th month, you might have a good answer to the question. Or you might just write down appointments to supplement your imperfect memory. Blocking out time and arriving at appointments on time is not the same thing as being focused on your life's destination. The next step in Life Management involves plugging your annual goals, plans, milestones et. Strong Time Use Habits . . .
Life can be messy.
Stuff happens that can throw plans for a loop, which is the main excuse people give for not planning. Fortunately, with a little discipline, some thoughtful creativity and regular communication with your important others, schedules can be adjusted, progress can be maintained and the promise of life fulfillment can be protected. And . . . It is possible to substitute a 'plan' straight jacket for a 'habit' straight jacket. All you have to do is build a plan that doesn't allow for the essential human capacity for growth.