How to Connect With Your Future Self

How many times have you wished for a crystal ball?

With that magical orb, you could see all the brilliant things ahead of you that will come from all the hard work you are putting in right now. Would you be afraid to also see the trials and hardships that could come your way? The future can be a scary and exciting thing, but it doesn’t have to be such a mystery. Sure, you can never predict or prepare for everything, but spending some time now thinking about the FUTURE YOU can make a big difference in how it all turns out. 

Yes, we are talking about manifesting - but this is more than just hoping and wishing for a great future - it’s taking an active role in shaping the path of your life.

Manifesting your future refers to the practice of actively visualizing and working towards specific goals and desired outcomes in your life. The potential benefits of manifesting your future include increased motivation and focus, improved self-esteem and confidence, and the ability to make your desires and aspirations become reality. Additionally, manifesting can help you identify and clarify your goals, which can lead to a greater sense of purpose and direction in your life.

Setting Goals and Creating Systems

A huge part of manifesting your own future will depend on your active and consistent participation in setting goals and creating effective systems for yourself. You can’t get anywhere if you don’t know where you are going or how to get there. You can start this process by:

• Identifying your core values and priorities 
• Setting specific and achievable goals 
• Creating effective systems that act as a roadmap to achieving those goals
• Giving yourself time and grace to grow and evolve

Write it all down and make an actual plan for your future. You can do this in a journal, using graphic elements, or in an outline. This intentional planning will get your mind focused on your future, which is really the first step to success. 

“Spend time contemplating who you want to be. The mere process of contemplating who you want to be begins to change your brain.” - Dr. Joe Dispenza

Self-Reflection and Introspection

Self-reflection and introspection is all about looking inward and examining your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. This practice allows you to gain a deeper understanding of yourself, what motivates you, and how you interact with the world around you. This awareness will make it easier to create the future you really want. 

The power of self-reflection and introspection lies in the ability of those practices to support and enhance your personal growth journey. By taking the time to reflect on your experiences and emotions, you can identify patterns and behaviors that may be holding you back. When you have that knowledge, you can make conscious efforts to change and improve yourself along the way. Self-reflection and introspection can also help you identify strengths and weaknesses, set realistic goals, and make better decisions, ultimately leading you to a better future. 

When you spend some time asking yourself deep and meaningful questions you increase your self-awareness and discover new perspectives. It can also lead to a greater sense of well-being, inner peace and happiness, and can help you form more meaningful relationships with the people around you. In other words - it's powerful!

Seeking Guidance and Accountability

Your support system is the network of people in your life who provide emotional, practical, and informational support to you based on their knowledge and experiences.

Having a support system can provide a foundation for your mental and emotional well-being. Like any long-term goal setting and planning, you will run into challenges. Your support system will be very integral in your success, and you should plan to leverage the guidance of friends, family, mentors, counselors, and therapists. These important people can help you cope with the stress of change, offer various perspectives, and listen to your concerns. 

Don’t underestimate the power of focusing on your future NOW. When you turn your mind to your goals, you have a greater opportunity to achieve them. You will certainly have a great future ahead of you if you keep working hard, staying open, and planning to BE GREAT + LIVE WELL.