Life planning is a guided process by which an individual takes stock of his or her life, clarifies goals and challenges, and identifies the steps needed to move forward. A life planning professional can help address relevant issues and find resources - people and information - needed for a successful transition.
Life planning is often collaborative because life issues cross more than one discipline. As a result, you may need to work with more than one professional, including financial planners, attorneys, coaches, counselors and other professionals.
Ideally, the professional you start with will introduce you to others and will coordinate the work they do on your behalf.
Members of the Life Planning Network support this kind of integrated working relationship, which should help you achieve a more comprehensive, successful life transition.