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DO NOT get distracted and go deep into discussing advantages
and disadvantages
 
Quick Plan:
Body Paragraph 1: Stress and physical health 
Body Paragraph 2: Motivation + life or career goals
Body Paragraph 3: Planning is compatible with focusing on
the present. It’s about balance!
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People who have goals generally understand what they want in life
and have more confidence in their decisions.
Because of this, they are happier and more successful in many
cases.
Never knowing what you need to do next or constantly making
mistakes and forgetting important things can be very stressful and
affect your quality of life. It can also affect your long-term health. 
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It is probably true to say that people who have goals generally
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understand what they want in life, and as a result, have more confidence
in their decisions since they have usually thought them through and
planned them. This leads to higher levels of long-term happiness and
success in many cases. Never knowing what you need to do next or
constantly making mistakes and forgetting important events can be
highly stressful and severely affect your quality of life, as well as your
long-term health. 
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Furthermore, making plans for the future provides people with
motivation. In fact, most individuals are motivated by a vision they have
for their future. Making plans for the future renders a person's growth
more feasible. It is true that even the most successful people can become