Some people consider thinking about and planning for the future to be a waste of time. They argue that people should simply live in the moment. Do you agree or disagree?

It is often debated whether people should plan for the

future

or simply live in the moment. In my opinion, both ways of living have their merits. Living in the present is a great way to beat stress. The past is gone and we can no longer change it. The

future

is uncertain and there is no way we can predict it. The present is what we have. By making the best use of the present we can enjoy each and every moment of

life

.

This

advice is particularly helpful for people who are suffering from terminal illness. Thinking about the uncertain

future

could be too agonizing and devastating for them.

Hence

, therapists often suggest that they should experience and focus on the present to reduce their pain.

For instance

, mindfulness is a form of therapy which guides patients to concentrate on the here and now. Being thankful

to

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for

the family and friends and feeling blessed for the days that they have lived help the patients forget about the fears of death.

People

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The people

running the rat race

also

benefit from living in the now. It gives them a moment to take stock of what they have achieved so far.

On the other hand

, a little bit of planning is essential to secure our

future

. While tomorrow is uncertain, the truth is that the vast majority of us will live to seventy or eighty. Without some amount of planning, it is impossible to live a stress free

life

.

For example

, every one of us needs to save some money for our retirement.

Likewise

, planning is essential to have a clear goal in

life

. Without

planning we

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planning, we

are like a kite with a broken string. Planning is particularly helpful for young people. It enables them to set up goals and pursue them. What’s more, if we have already planned what we want to do with our lives, we will be able to make better use of our time and resources. To conclude, there are certainly some merits to living in the present;

this

,

however

, does not mean that planning is totally unnecessary. In my opinion, excessive planning should be

avoided especially

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avoided, especially

when it hampers our ability to enjoy the present. Even so, it is important for us to have a clear vision in

life

and it is impossible to achieve it without planning.