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[Guest post] The traps of (over) planning and tips to overcome it

July 12, 2016

Over-planning curve

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.

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Hi, I'm Brandon, and welcome to Experiments in Joy! Sometimes life gets messy, and it takes a little trial and error to discover what we need to live our most joyful lives. EiJ is all about sharing knowledge, practices, and thought-provoking questions that you can apply to your life to help you live your best life--for you.

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