Just when I thought I had my life plan all figured out, it all came crashing down. In this moment, I turned to my supervisor for support. She gave me a prompt that I want to share with everybody else. It has helped me, and I hope that it can help others.

Part 1: Where Do I See Myself In 10 Years

Ten years from now, I will be 30 years old. I hope to be helping change the lives of others. Whether it be from my writing or through face to face daily contact. I know that I want to make a difference. Feeling alone, or not good enough is something that I never ever ever want others to feel.

I also hope to have a home, and maybe be close to starting a family. A huge part of me wants to be a mother and wife. Family is something that I value, and want to continue.

Part 2: Where Do You See Yourself 5 Years From Now?

Five years from now, I will be 25 years old. At this time, I will hopefully be finishing Grad School. I want to go into student affairs, and continue to work on a college campus. I would also like to be a writer while I am in Grad School.

I also want to own my own car within the next five years, but we will see how that goes.

Part 3: How Will I Get There Starting Now?

To obtain these goals, I would first need to graduate degree from Oakland University. I would need to apply for Grad School while finishing my undergrad degree. I also need to focus on my mental health so I am strong enough to get through the difficult times.

Summary

There are always going to be struggles in life, and sometimes it is good to sit back, take a moment and write out your life plan. Things happen and you have no control and the only way to make it through is to stay calm and evaluate your situation. Everything happens for a reason, and all you can do is find the positive and keep climbing the crazy mountain we call life.

Again, thank you Katherine for showing me how to find the positive when I am down. I will always come back to this article and remember how you helped me through.