{"id":32905,"date":"2015-12-28T10:15:04","date_gmt":"2015-12-28T17:15:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/?p=32905"},"modified":"2019-08-21T10:42:34","modified_gmt":"2019-08-21T17:42:34","slug":"4-steps-to-building-a-successful-five-year-plan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/2015\/12\/28\/4-steps-to-building-a-successful-five-year-plan\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Steps to Building a Successful Five Year Plan"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There are so many smart and hard-working people in the world. &nbsp;How is it that some people find more success in the world? &nbsp;I am sure there are several reasons, but one similarity I see in most successful people is that successful people set goals and make plans to succeed. &nbsp;Although these people may make it look easy, the truth is that their success was planned and has been hard work. &nbsp;One of the resolutions I am making this year is to build and work towards a five-year plan. &nbsp;Making a five-year plan is crucial so that I can look back and ensure I am working towards those goals constantly. &nbsp;Below are 4 steps to building a successful five-year plan that&nbsp;I have found to help.<\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-32907 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/4-Steps-to-Building-a-Successful-5-Year-Plan.jpg\" alt=\"Steps to Create a 5 Year Plan\" width=\"195\" height=\"292\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/4-Steps-to-Building-a-Successful-5-Year-Plan.jpg 735w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/4-Steps-to-Building-a-Successful-5-Year-Plan-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/4-Steps-to-Building-a-Successful-5-Year-Plan-683x1024.jpg 683w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 195px) 100vw, 195px\" \/>Step One:&nbsp;Take a Moment<\/h2>\n<p>As you begin to build your plan, meditate or take some quiet time to envision what your life will look like in five years if everything went your way. &nbsp;Ask yourself questions like the ones listed below to really delve into your ideal life.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What am I doing for work?<\/li>\n<li>What do I do in my free time?<\/li>\n<li>Where am I living?<\/li>\n<li>Who are the important people in my life?<\/li>\n<li>How do I feel?<\/li>\n<li>Where do I sit financially?<\/li>\n<li>What am I passionate about?<\/li>\n<li>What am I successful in doing?<\/li>\n<li>What is making me most happy?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Step Two:&nbsp;The Big Picture<\/h2>\n<p>Use the answers to these questions to write out your &#8220;big picture&#8221;. &nbsp;This will be the overarching theme of your plan to be as detailed as possible of what you would&nbsp;like your life to be like in five years. &nbsp;Use positive language and do not let your mind wander to what could go wrong or what could stop you from achieving this life.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-32912 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Insert-Husband.jpg\" alt=\"5 year Plan Life\" width=\"559\" height=\"396\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Insert-Husband.jpg 559w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Insert-Husband-300x213.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 559px) 100vw, 559px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Step Three:&nbsp;The Nitty Gritty<\/h2>\n<p>Once you have created your &#8220;big picture&#8221;, it is time to start making these actionable goals by placing goals in categories that are easier to digest and apply <a href=\"http:\/\/topachievement.com\/smart.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">S.M.A.R.T goals<\/a> to each category. &nbsp;When it becomes overwhelming, remember to refer back to the &#8220;big picture&#8221; for inspiration on what you are aiming for in life. &nbsp;Below is a list of categories that you may want to include. &nbsp;This is not a full list as everyone&#8217;s will be different based on their ideal so use this as a good start, but do not be afraid to add or get rid of any of these categories that do not fit your plan.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Career:&nbsp;<\/strong>Include what you are working on, who you are working with, management style you would want if you are a leader, salary range and how you would like to be managed. &nbsp;Knowing what&nbsp;hours you work and your days off will also help you construct your plan.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Education:&nbsp;<\/strong>Have you completed a degree, continuing education, class or workshop in your future life?<\/li>\n<li><strong>Financial:&nbsp;<\/strong>This is a big one! &nbsp;What is your credit score? &nbsp;How much do you have in savings? &nbsp;Do you have a 401K or retirement savings? &nbsp;Are you saving for a down payment for a home or car? &nbsp;Maybe you have already saved for those things. &nbsp;Financial burdens can be taxing so spend a lot of time on this topic.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Family:&nbsp;<\/strong>In your &#8220;big picture&#8221; were you married, a parent or did you have a framily (friend family). &nbsp;How much time do you spend with extended family? &nbsp;I always feel that the best part of life is who you spend your time with so thinking ahead helps put priorities in the right places.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Health:&nbsp;<\/strong>In your ideal world were you in shape? &nbsp;Were your heart and body healthy? &nbsp;How often do your exercise?<\/li>\n<li><strong>Living Arrangements:&nbsp;<\/strong>Where you live is such a big part of your day-to-day life. &nbsp;Have you moved in the five years? &nbsp;Have you bought your first home or will this plan help you achieve that goal? &nbsp;Are you in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/Locations\/?utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=trucks&amp;utm_content=20141228-4stepstobuilding\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">new town<\/a> and if so what town? &nbsp;What is your backyard like? &nbsp;If you are moving to achieve these goals, find what you need <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/Trucks\/?utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=trucks&amp;utm_content=20141228-4stepstobuilding\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Giving Back:&nbsp;<\/strong>What do you do to give back to your community? &nbsp;Who are you passionate about helping?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Once these topics have been completely thought through, apply actionable goals to each of these categories. &nbsp;Make sure to include a reasonable time frame on each smaller goal so you can hold yourself accountable.<\/p>\n<h2>Step Four:&nbsp;Check Back<\/h2>\n<p>Do not forget the plan! &nbsp;The reason you take the time to create these goals and write them down is so you have it at the forefront of your mind. &nbsp;Big goals like buying your first home or getting healthy do not happen overnight or if they are forgotten. &nbsp;To be successful you need to live your goals everyday! &nbsp;Read through your five-year plan once a month and create a smaller list of the most urgent goals based on time frame completed goal is due or length of time to complete the goal.<\/p>\n<p>With a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindtools.com\/page6.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">detailed plan<\/a> and the drive to achieve the plan, you can succeed at your goals. &nbsp;If you use these steps I know you will create a successful five-year plan.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>What is your biggest goal for the next five years? 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