Neuro Exploration: Delving Deeper into Self-Awareness
Day Thirty: Letter to your future self
Writing a letter to your future self has intriguing psychological effects, bridging the gap between present and future.
Self-Continuity: When you write to your future self, you tap into self-continuity—the connection between your current and future self. This connection motivates change by aligning your actions with long-term goals.
Emotional Association: Visualising your future self allows you to associate emotions and feelings with achieving those goals. It’s like planting seeds of motivation that bloom over time.
So, consider penning a letter to your future self—it’s a powerful way to shape your path and foster growth!
Exercise
Write a letter to your future self, a year from now.
Question
How does future gazing positively impact neural pathways and cognitive well-being?
When you don’t know what to do in a situation, ask yourself, ‘What would the person I want to be do in this situation?’ Then do that.