Opinion

(Pro/Con) Is Over-planning Beneficial to One’s Schedule?

Over-planning may benefit or worsen your daily schedule

Annabella Angarone and Dan Dommer

March 20, 2025

Pro:

While over-planning one’s life may sound like it can lead to stress and exhaustion, having a full schedule can be beneficial. Participating in activities, whether that be sports, extracurriculars, or even a job, can help someone gain more life experiences. This helps to become more employable for future career positions and expands one’s resume for colleges. This will show future job employers or colleges that individuals have a well-rounded knowledge of different topics. Some activities can also lead to meeting and talking to new groups of people who share the same interests. These people can be resources in the future, whether they be advisors, acquaintances, or even friends. Having a full, but manageable schedule can lead to making new memories and meeting new, engaging individuals as well.

Image made with Canva. (Annabella Angarone)

Con:

Having hobbies and fun activities to be involved in is a really good way to live life. However, trying to juggle all of that with necessary activities as well can be harmful to the human body and mind. Over-planning can leave a negative impact on the person, possibly causing mental/emotional, physical, or social health issues. “Besides causing yourself or others harm, you may experience devastating losses when you have too much on your plate,” an article from Safegen, a workplace website, said. “Burn out is a real risk, and can drive you to quit some activities you used to love, altogether. When you miss out on activities or time to yourself, you may stop finding joy in anything you do.” Losing time for enjoyable hobbies and activities can contribute to depression, anxiety

and other mental health issues.

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About the Contributors

Annabella Angarone, Managing Editor

Annabella Angarone is a sophomore at Crown Point High School. This is her second year on the staff. She is the Managing Editor of the Inklings Newspaper. When she is not writing for Inklings, she takes part in the Aviation Club, Ballroom Dancing Club, Card Club, and Show Choir. Even though Angarone still has a few years before college, since she was 7 years old she has been working on screenplays for hopefully her future career.

Dan Dommer, Lead Writer

Danica Dommer is a sophomore at Crown Point High School. This year will be her first year on the Inklings Staff. She is one of the lead writers. When Dommer is not writing for Inklings, she enjoys performing with the school’s color guard, being active in the theatre’s publicity team, and participating in Key Club. Outside of school, Dommer enjoys creating jewelry in her free time.