I was on the revolving door of chronic relapse for so long that I took the better part of 3 years to anchor myself before I'd really started to plan big stuff.
I think for the most part, it's completely out of your control. Your gonna know when it feels right. An then it'll drive you nuts because it's so foreign to plan like that when instant gratification has ruled your life for so long..At least that's how it's been for me.
I think early sobriety was easier for me. All my choices were black and white. I always asked myself "Is this good or bad for my sobriety?" If it was bad, I walked away from it. Maybe uncomplicated is a better word.