Future planning

Future planning, also known as long-term planning or setting goals, means that we decide what we want to do or achieve in the future and then make a plan to get there.

Let's say you want to become an astronaut when you grow up. Future planning would mean you think about what steps you need to take to reach that goal. You might need to study science and math really hard in school, graduate from college with a degree in science or engineering, and then apply to NASA.

You would need to make a plan to achieve each of these steps. This might involve creating a timeline of when you want to complete each step, researching what schools have the best science programs, or finding out what other skills or experience NASA looks for in its astronauts.

Future planning helps us to be prepared for the future and feel more in control of our lives. It allows us to break down big goals into smaller, achievable steps so we can take action to reach them.