ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Life planning

Okay kiddo, life planning is like making a plan for your whole life. It means you think about what you want to do when you grow up, where you want to live, who you want to be friends with, and even things like when you want to retire.

If you want to make a life plan, you first need to think about what you like to do, what you are good at, and what makes you happy. You can talk to grown-ups like your parents, teachers, or counselors to get some ideas.

Once you have an idea of what you want in life, you need to make some goals. Goals are things you want to achieve, like going to college or traveling the world. You can write your goals down on paper, draw pictures, or make a list on your computer.

After you have your goals, you need to figure out how to reach them. This means you need to plan out the steps you need to take to get there. For example, if your goal is to go to college, you might need to do well in school and save money for tuition.

When you have your plan, put it in a safe place like a folder or a notebook, and check on it every once in a while. Life planning is not set in stone, so you can always change your plan if you want to. Just remember to keep trying and keep moving forward!

So, life planning is like making a map of your life. You know where you want to go, and you make a plan on how to get there. It's important to make a plan so you can work towards your dreams and make them come true!