The Life Strategy of the Individual and the Possibility of its Formation as a Topic of Theoretical and Methodological Analysis

Abstract

The article presents the scientific research results of the life strategy concept of the individual. The possibilities of life strategy formation of the individual are discussed. The topic relevance and the need for its further, more detailed, theoretical and methodological development, taking into account the modern social context are highlighted based on scientific generalization and systematization sources. Based on the fundamental concept, life strategy is defined as an individual’s life formation model according to own goals, determined by social goals and requirements as well as the possibilities of real fulfilment of these goals.
Attention is drawn to the fact that conscious life building by the individual provides the development of an individual’s life strategy, which allows the individual to gain life-building experience. The life strategy types identification (passive-adaptive, active) are emphasized. Also, it is highlighted that the fulfilment of such life plan is accompanied by identifying and overcoming existing contradictions, conflicts, restrictions; foreseeing of person’s readiness to get a lucky break timely in unexpected situations; taking into account the fact that the individual can be mistaken in initial plans as he/she may face both unexpected development opportunities and new insuperable obstacles that require plan management, and subsequently, mastering of his/her life building techniques. All this requires a lot of effort, attention, awareness, experience, wisdom and imagination stimulation. It is noticed, that life strategy defining is not an easy matter for an individual and can’t be accomplished quickly and forever. Firstly, it possesses a dynamic nature (due to issues complexity managing of which are gradual). Secondly, it is a long process due to the constant circumstances change (both internal and external). Based on the above, it is noticed, that throughout person’s life the latter should put a lot of efforts in order to carry out constant obligations; overcome different obstacles, negative situations and life problems; never rest on his/her laurels; plan his/her future life putting long-lasting efforts to carry out future goals.