How to Plan Your Future如何规划你的未来
规划未来是对自己的人生负责，这样才能少走弯路，发挥自己的价值和作用，成长为更优秀的人。
The future yawns before you like a vast land. But with so much openspace， so many different potential paths to take， how do you know whereto go？ Future planning may seem 1）intimidating， but if you slow down andconsider your ultimate goal， then take small steps to get there， you’ll findthe life you were meant to live is right there， waiting for you on the otherside of the fog.
Planning for the future requires careful thought and reflection tofigure out what you really want. Find somewhere you can be alone andundistracted while you contemplate your future. When you imagine yourideal future， what do you see？ Maybe your goal is to own a home， have afamily， thrive in a certain career field， or move to a specific place. Maybeit’s all of these or none of these. Defining what you want as best as you canwill help you begin to build a plan for your future.
Plan out realistic short- and long-term goals and record your progressin a journal. Long-term goals might be goals you’re unlikely to accomplishwithin the next 10， 20， or more years， like retiring. Rather than shoot directlyfor your long-term goals， identify short-term goals you must achieve as stepping stones towards your big goals. Write this all in your journal， and tryto stick to the plan.
Try to center your life around your passion—something you’re goodat which gives you a sense of meaning and purpose. Figuring out yourpassion can seem daunting， but it’s usually something you’re naturallydrawn to， excited by， or skilled at—something that aligns with your valuesand makes you feel like you’re making a difference in the world. If you’renot sure what it is right off the bat， consider your life so far — what activitieshave you participated in that gave you a sense of meaning and purpose？What did those activities have in common？ That’s likely to be your passion.
Make a clear plan， but be 2）flexible. You can plan for the future， but youcan’t predict it.
1） intimidate v. 威胁
2） flexible adj. 灵活的；柔韧的
未来像一片广袤的土地在你面前展开，有这么多不同的潜在道路可以走，你怎么知道该去哪里？未来的规划可能看起来令人生畏，但如果你放慢脚步，考虑你的最终目标，然后一小步一小步地到达那里，你会发现想要过的生活就在那里，在迷雾的另一边等着你。（剩余469字）