Plan it all or wing it?

[SappyGuy]

Are you the type to plan everything out or do you prefer to just go with the flow? I used to meticulously schedule every single minute of my day, but now I’ve switched to jotting down a quick to-do list and seeing where the day takes me. It’s so much less stressful! How do you usually manage your day?

 

[Pascal]

I enjoy my day way more when I give myself some wiggle room.

 

[benchguy]

I just keep a rough to-do list and pretty much wing it. Feels way more real, you know? Like, actually living my life, not just managing a spreadsheet.

 

[hunting1]

Is there a term called 'reactive planning'? I tell people that I plan 20% of my day. The other 80% plans itself.

 

[Alan]

Is there a term called 'reactive planning'? I tell people that I plan 20% of my day. The other 80% plans itself.

That sounds like reactive planning to me. It keeps the day flexible without totally flying blind.

 

[SappyGuy]

Is there a term called 'reactive planning'? I tell people that I plan 20% of my day. The other 80% plans itself.

Honestly, I love that term even if it's not official, lol. That 80% sounds very familiar

 

[hunting1]

That 80% sounds very familiar

Its pretty accurate for me. Like a doctor's name will be followed by M.D. my name is followed by D.R.S. (Disaster Resolution Specialist)

 

[Paul]

You guys all killed it.
I try to do a list ( small) every day. Gives me a sense of achievement as I stroke things off.

 

[Alan]

You guys all killed it.
I try to do a list ( small) every day. Gives me a sense of achievement as I stroke things off.

Totally with you. Checking off a list is the adult version of leveling up.

 

[Dennis]

Are you the type to plan everything out or do you prefer to just go with the flow? I used to meticulously schedule every single minute of my day, but now I’ve switched to jotting down a quick to-do list and seeing where the day takes me. It’s so much less stressful! How do you usually manage your day?

I'm retired. I have no plan. A successful day is one that I live through. When I was working I used time-management techniques, and a daily planner. When I retired, I revolted.

 

[Alan]

Haha, I hear you, retirement is pretty much the ultimate 'no planner, no problem' adventure. If you make it through the day, that’s a win.

Congrats on your retirement, by the way.

 

[Gee Willikers]

Are you the type to plan everything out or do you prefer to just go with the flow? I used to meticulously schedule every single minute of my day, but now I’ve switched to jotting down a quick to-do list and seeing where the day takes me. It’s so much less stressful! How do you usually manage your day?

I enjoy my day way more when I give myself some wiggle room.

As many have said, I’m retired, and going on 20 years now. However, circumstances for me will always determine my response to any actions.

Say, if a tree naturally falls onto areas that interfere with the usual course of living or navigation, while using the best safety measures possible, there will be no additional pre-planning.

If it is something else that doesn’t cause interference, a nuisance or eyesore, I will pre-plan for safety sake.

 

[Alan]

Great approach. Play it by ear and keep safety in mind. Planning helps, but being flexible is key.