​How to Start and Keep a ‘Future Self’ Journal

Future self journaling is a new type of storytelling that encourages you to think about the changes and improvements in your life. When we focus on how great our future selves can be, it becomes easier for us perform positive actions now so they become more permanent parts of ourselves than if there was no hope at all!
 
Journaling is the perfect way to keep yourself on track and help others do so as well. It's been said that everyone has a journey they're trying to get through, no matter how long or short it may be! Journaling can provide you with some inspiration when writing about your personal experiences during each step of this process- from starting out at point A all while being able take something positive away before ending up at B...or wherever life takes us next
 
 Psychologists already know what benefits journal writing provides - just one more tool in our belt for better mental health outcomes.
 
So, you want to change your life? Great! In this guide we'll share the ten best tips for starting (and keeping) a future self journal. So read on and get ready because it's time that YOU got involved in shaping YOUR story."
 
A Definition: “Future Self Journal”
 
Future self journaling is the process of writing a letter to your future self. You might write about where you want be few months, years or decades from now- this can help guide what kind of person/individual are going through life with these decisions in mind!
 
Mailing cards have been used around the world for centuries as an effective method when it comes time make major transitions like retirement planning and estate design; why not employ them again? Future journals allow individuals' minds take flight into their desired endings before they've even arrived at reality so that precious moments may never disappear without being experienced first hand.
 
Of course you should start writing a future self journal! Why would anyone want to stop themselves from exploring their thoughts and dreams? This is an excellent way for people, like yourself who are looking ahead at what they might become someday. It can be especially beneficial in trying times when exercising the mind could make all of those worries seem less daunting or even disappear entirely
I'm sure there’s no need telling us how great these things feel since we've already experienced them ourselves down through years past as children; but just remember: never give up on your own personal growth because it may not happen right away - instead continue stretching outwards towards new goals until finally reached.
 
In surveys, people who feel connected to their future selves have better prepared for the future and take care of themselves than those without this same connectivity.
 
Getting Started and Continuing On
 
Creating a new habit can be difficult, but there is no need for worry. The tips below will help you establish the healthy practice of future self-journaling in your life and keep it going long term!
2) Start small - If journaling seems daunting at first because you're not used do writing every day or even on occasion as part of your day, then start small by doing just one entry each morning before getting out of bed instead of going straight into tomorrow's plan.
 
1. Ponder on the present
 
Before you get where you're going, take some time to know yourself. It's important that the future self start from a place of knowledge and understanding; otherwise they'll just make mistakes or not improve at all! There are many ways for one individual in their life story - such as journaling about what aspects need changing now so we can change those things later on down this road together?
 
You might be thinking: "Self-knowledge sounds great but how do I learn?" Well there is no better way than by doing something...anything really?! So before deciding whether Future Self Journaling will work best with your situation try giving it an honest shot (even if only once).
 
Ask yourself, ‘what are the behaviors or patterns that I’d like to target?” Make a list. Keep this list handy for when you create your future self journal!
 
2. Target a Behavior
 
Sometimes it’s easier to focus on one thing at a time. Future-you will have more success if you make changes gradually over the course of your lifetime instead of trying to tackle everything all at once!
 
Slow and steady wins the race. Remember that list of behaviors or patterns we just talked about above? Choose one to focus on for now, like maybe being less stubborn or spending more time with your family instead of worrying about everything else in life! Your goal should be something you're really self aware enough to tackle without making it difficult for yourself--"I want _______."
 
3. Affirm Your Aspirations
 
You're ready to take your first steps on the journey of self-discovery. You've done all that's necessary and now it’s time for you! Create affirmations about what this means, how much progress will be made with each step taken in faithfulness towards yourself as an individual person worth loving even if others don't understand or approve--because they just might one day when their life is different too.
 
To become less defensive we can use affirmations like "I am open-minded to new ideas."
 
First, write down your focus point in an affirmative manner. Then create as many positive statements using this single word that come up for you - things such as “My mind is clear and calm" or even more specific examples about how the person with anxiety sees themselves at home now after practicing meditation regularly!
 
4. Strategize
 
A future self journal can help you make your dreams of a better life come true. It's time to take that first step and write down all the changes, good or bad that have happened in order for them not be forgotten about! And don't forget: while it might seem daunting now, just remember how rewarding this experience will be when we finally cross over into our new reality together.
 
The goal of self-journaling is to be more aware. It doesn't matter how you get there, just that your strategies are realistic and achievable like practicing a little bit every day for example by paying attention when thoughts arise in response real life events or situations.
 
One strategy might involve listening closely so you know what kind feelings come up next instead of allowing those other emotions take over while writing them down on paper later (more difficult).
 
5. Always be Grateful
 
We all know the importance of gratitude in our lives. The act can be as simple and powerful as thanking someone who has done something nice for us, or thinking about what we are thankful to have on a daily basis (even if it is just time with friends).
 
A person’s attitude changes drastically when they find themselves consciously appreciating these positive moments instead of living life by default without taking any notice whatsoever!
 
In order to find inspiration for the future, it is important that we take stock of our own gratitude. Remembering what you are grateful for in your life can help inspire new ideas and goals on which to focus going forward."
 
6. Make Plans
 
Want to create your own future self template? There are plenty of free templates that you can follow online, but it’s also possible make one yourself. If being creative with journaling gets the gears turning in times where they're not moving at all then take up this offer and start filling out those pages!
 
You don't need to spend hours on your template. You can start with one simple thing - an affirmation, steps you're taking now for the future goals that will get there faster than anything else ever has before them and a time frame in mind (days/months).
 
7. Be Aware of Procrastination
 
The daily grind of life can be tough, especially when you're trying to find the motivation for journaling. How do we get our creative juices flowing each morning?
 
Journaling is a great way to explore your thoughts and feelings, but not every day. You can journal any time of the week or month if that works better for you!
 
8. Miss a day (or two): Don’t Worry About It
 
Missing a scheduled journaling day is not the end of your world. The problem comes when we jump to accusatory conclusions about ourselves, saying that because one missed an appointment or did not finish something they started on time it was laziness. This does nothing but make you feel worse!
 
Lately I have been getting into gratitude practices such as Daily Gratitude 365 and Grateful Journal which has helped me stay more positive in my thoughts by focusing less solely inwardly- where all our attention goes these days thanks so much social media, apps etc.
 
9. Get Beyond Your Scattered Thoughts
 
You might feel a lot of anxiety and intimidation about journaling, but don't let your mind get in the way. All these mental thoughts are getting in our path to progress - you need only find ways around them!
 
Journaling is a great way to become more death-positive and reach your goals. Don’t focus on being “perfect,” or doing everything the right way because that will only hold you back! Journaling should be relaxing and reflective; it doesn't have any set timeline so take as much time as needed - even if just for five minutes at first--and over time this becomes second nature.
 
10. Just Start – The Rest Will Follow
 
You might think that future self journaling will lead to some amazing breakthroughs, but the truth is it’ll give you a lot of benefits even if there are no massive revelations.
 
The path to success isn’t always a lonely one. In fact, if you focus too much on achieving that “breakthrough" feeling we all crave for before starting something new or developing our careers in an area where there are no opportunities yet then maybe it will be difficult to actually get through with these tasks at hand because of how much pressure has been put onto ourselves--but don't forget about consistency! Results are closer than they seem but just like anything else everything takes time so give yourself some breathing room without being complacent by only focusing on progress every other day instead make sure your intention goes beyond what happens today.
 
Future Self Tips and Ideas
 
No one likes to feel stuck. Whether you're a new writer, or not publishing for years and want something fresh-sounding--a little inspiration can go a long way! Use these prompts when the muse doesn't strike on its own:
 
Visualize where you want to be in the future: Imagine where you want to be and how the process of getting there will play out. Start by visualizing yourself in your new place, what does it look like? What are some things that would help make this dream real for me right now-even if they seem small or insignificant at first glance.
 
Create a reverse bucket list: A reverse bucket list is a way to document your life and accomplishments. It can be an inspirational tool, helping you think about what else there may still be on this earth worth living for in the future!
 
Gratitude: Remember to focus on what you're grateful for today and tomorrow as well. If your stuck, take some time out of the day (or week) to write down five things that make up how happy or successful people in our lives inspire us be: 1) My family  2.) Friends 3). Pets 4), Money 5) Myself…
 
Write a letter: When in doubt, write a letter to your future self. Even if you have no plans on reading it or even opening this email right now try and think about who will be the person that sent these words their way? What are they doing now and how does he/she feel when reading them over again for themselves twenty years from now without any interference whatsoever other than his own thoughts!
 
The Ultimate Question: Who Do You Want to Be?
 
We often think we need to push ourselves forward by connecting with who our current self is, but in reality it's always more important that you connect and identify yourself. Even if things don't go the way planned for now-you can still affect your future destiny through intentional actions taken today!
 
Future self journaling is a way to focus on your future and be more connected with yourself. It’s important that we take time for ourselves in order to grow, develop our minds or improve other parts of life like intuition- which can make all the difference when it comes down making hard decisions about what's best for us both now as well into the future!
 
Maintaining connectivity isn't always easy but by doing Future Self Journaling every day you'll get better at tuning into how things are going right now so one day down here come some changes without even knowing yet where they're headed

A primary source for material used in this article is from Joincake.com
 
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