There is great variation in the way people approach structuring their lives, with different approaches to planning, goal setting, and decision making.

• The first approach is to live for today. People in this category prefer what is current to what has already happened or what will occur. These people can be characterized as present time-oriented.
• At the other end of the spectrum, there are the extreme planners, where meticulous control and extensive consideration of one’s life’s direction are thought to be the best ways to ensure success and overall well-being. 

Holistic life management is never “done and dusted” — it’s a constant work in progress of selecting integrated goals, regulating our reactions, and adjusting our expectations. 

Lifelong learning and the willingness to explore, make mistakes, and adapt are a...