Why planning Is both a blessing and a joke (and I’m still figuring it out)

Alright, let’s talk about planning.

Because apparently, you have to do it. Calendars, to-do lists, bullet journals, apps that remind you to breathe… it’s all very organized, very productive, very Instagrammable.


Except.
Most of my plans last about as long as a Snapchat story.
I schedule myself to “wake up early” and five minutes later I’m bargaining with the snooze button like it owes me money.
I plan to “write that blog post” but then spend an hour watching cat videos because, priorities.
And don’t even get me started on meal prep — “eat healthy” turns into “order pizza” faster than you can say ‘kale’.

But here’s the catch — without some kind of plan, I’m lost. Like seriously, lost in my own apartment. So I keep trying, failing, and trying again. Because planning does help, even if it looks messy.

Here’s what I’ve learned:

  • Plans are not contracts. They’re more like guidelines with a lot of wiggle room.

  • Sometimes the best plan is to have no plan at all and just see where the day takes you.

  • The goal isn’t perfection. It’s survival. And maybe a little progress.

  • If you fail to plan, plan to laugh at your own chaos.

So if you’re a hot mess planner like me, welcome to the club. We have snacks and questionable life choices.

How do you keep yourself on track (or not)? Spill your secrets.

Comments

  1. Alex WrightJune 26, 2025 at 12:10 PM

    Oh wow, that’s totally me! Always planning to “wake up early” and end up wrestling with my pillow instead 😅 Love your style, Alisa — it’s funny but so real. Can’t wait for more posts like this!

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