Orient:

Plan

Your Way-Forward Strategy

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Answers: How am I going to get there?

This is about knowing what to do next, or having a clear path forward, with small and simple next-steps clearly defined to reduce resistance and maintain forward momentum.

lesson 1

Plans vs Life

Sabrina's Plan Story

Planning is important to help us achieve our goals and move forward through life. 

But life often throws unexpected challenges our way. Plans should be adaptable to these possible setbacks.

Planning the Way Forward

Plan is a way forward strategy. We don’t have to see the whole path to move forward, 

we just have to see enough to help us take those first few steps. 

Plans and Courage

Our plans can be thrown off course by any number of things, including our emotions. 

But aligning our plans with our identity and objectives will help us move forward despite unpredictable disruptions.

lesson 2

Overview

Plan in the Orient Pillar

Plan is just one of 16 Elements. It is our way-forward strategy 

as we move through life towards our Journey to Purpose.

lesson 3

Letting Go of the Plan

The Right Choice

The world is full of distractions, all of which are competing for our time and attention.

Planning can help us be intentional about which distractions we allow into our lives and how we spend our time.

The Right Stuff

When planning, we should invest the time and energy to ensure our plans are as likely to succeed as possible.

But we also must be willing to change them when the unexpected inevitably occurs.

lesson 4

Planning Best Practices

The Four Planner Types

There are typically four different planner types of people: the stick to the plan person, the firefighter, the workaholic, and the chooser. 

Consider which type of planner best describes you.

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a moment for reflection

Which Type of Planner Are You?

Think about what is typical for you as you consider the planner types below.

Note: Reflection is critical to the learning process. It taps into our Spiritual Intelligence, an inner awareness that lies below the level of consciousness (learn more). It also triggers emotions which create neurological connections, or cognitive markers that facilitate memory (learn more). Sometimes these reflection opportunities may seem silly or unnecessary. But the science shows it will increase both memory and understanding.

Three Planning Best Practices

There are several things to keep in mind as we start building our plan. 

Plans should be actionable, challenging, and adaptable.

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a moment for reflection

Plan Builder Part One

As you think about your current objectives, answer the questions below.

Note: Reflection is critical to the learning process. It taps into our Spiritual Intelligence, an inner awareness that lies below the level of consciousness (learn more). It also triggers emotions which create neurological connections, or cognitive markers that facilitate memory (learn more). Sometimes these reflection opportunities may seem silly or unnecessary. But the science shows it will increase both memory and understanding.

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a moment for reflection

Plan Builder Part Two

No matter the tool you use (calendar, paper planner, to-do lists, time management app, post-it notes) plan the next steps you can take that will lead you forward toward your objective. Ideally, your objective should be motivating, challenging, and leverage your environment.

Note: Reflection is critical to the learning process. It taps into our Spiritual Intelligence, an inner awareness that lies below the level of consciousness (learn more). It also triggers emotions which create neurological connections, or cognitive markers that facilitate memory (learn more). Sometimes these reflection opportunities may seem silly or unnecessary. But the science shows it will increase both memory and understanding.

lesson 5

Conclusion

Plan Conclusion

Plan builds on the elements of Perspective, Identity, and Objective. 

Planning enables us to love the journey, not just the destination.

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