01/11/2026
I talk about this with most of my clients. 🙂
💁♀️ Planning is often framed as a tool for productivity or discipline. But at its best, it’s simply a way of caring for your future self.
Not the version of you with endless energy.
The real one.
The one who comes home overstimulated and can’t think about dinner.
The one who opens her laptop and suddenly loses track of time.
The one who feels decision fatigue before the day even begins.
Here’s how planning can quietly serve as protection, not pressure ⤵️
✅ It gives your nervous system something to rely on.
When stress is high, unpredictability adds to the load. Making a few small decisions ahead of time, like what’s for lunch or when work will end, gives your system a sense of safety without rigidity.
✅ It supports the version of you who isn’t at full capacity.
Planning isn’t about control. It’s about recognizing that your 6 p.m. self may need more support than your morning self expected.
✅ It reduces unnecessary decision-making.
Every choice costs energy. Planning removes a few of those costs before they pile up.
✅ It reinforces self-consideration.
Each small plan sends a message: my future wellbeing matters. Over time, that belief sticks.
Planning doesn’t have to mean strict schedules or perfect routines.
Sometimes it looks like packing a snack.
Setting a gentle reminder.
Leaving yourself a note for later.
These small acts don’t solve everything, but they quietly support the part of you carrying the most weight. 😊
If this resonates, I’d love to talk with you.
I offer free health coaching sessions where we look at simple, realistic ways to support your nervous system, habits, and energy without adding pressure.
👉 You can learn more or schedule at:
https://www.mindfulhealthwithlori.com/healthcoach