Why You Should Talk to Your Future Self

 

I don’t know exactly how the details of my life will play out but my Future Self is already there.

So, at night, I’ve been chatting it up with my Future Self while I meditate. 

I’m asking things like….

“How did you navigate THIS change?”

“How did you deal with the feelings that came up from THAT change?”

“What do I need to know right now in order to keep moving toward becoming YOU?”

And my Future Self answers.

Now, before you think I’ve gone off the deep end (no promises), let me just say that this work with my Future Self has been some of the most profound work of my life.

And I’ve done it ALLLLLLL.

Therapy, hypnosis, energy work, plant medicine, you name it.

But this kind of SELF Coaching (It’s called Identity-Based Coaching) is changing me in ways I never could have imagined.

I am stronger, braver, more curious about mySELF.

I’m kinder, more patient, more calm and less anxious.

I’m taking steps, making moves, and not caring one tiny ant fuck what fear has to say about it all.

It’s mind-blowing.

I’ll share more on this in today’s email so stay tuned!

And, as always, I invite you to do this work with me if you feel inclined on this SELF Made Sunday.

Take a deep breath. Remember that you’re worth taking time for. You deserve this space.

Maybe grab a coffee or tea, cozy up with your blanket, a pen, and some paper?

And then keep moving yourSELF forward.

 

WHY YOU SHOULD TALK TO YOUR FUTURE SELF

Ok… so about this whole talking to mySELF thing…

Technically, it’s my Future Self but… let’s keep going.

Here’s how…

Turn on a spa playlist or any other kind of easy music that helps you relax. Nothing with words tho. That will fuck it up.

I just go to Apple Music, search “spa” and choose the “Spa” playlist. Yes, that’s really the name. Here’s the link if you’re an Apple user.

Then, get comfy, close your eyes and take 3-5 deep cleansing breaths.

Know you’re safe and whole and exactly where you’re supposed to be. 

Then, you visualize your Future Self. It can be you in 6 months, a year, or 3 years. OR some other timeline. Do what serves you.

Connect with yourSELF. Notice how you be.

Ask your Future Self anything you need to know. You can include things like…

• What do I need to know right now to navigate this situation?
• What am I not seeing that I need to see?
• What am I not saying that needs to be said?
• How can I feel peace in this moment?

You get the idea.

It’s YOU! Talk to yourSELF and be open to the answers that come through.

Bonus points if you journal what came up for you.

Let me know how it goes!

Also… thinking I should make a guided meditation for this. Would you like that? Let me know if so and I’ll get on it!

 

HOW TO FACE UNCERTAINTY (WITH CONFIDENCE) BY ENGAGING YOUR FUTURE SELF

Do you struggle with anxiety?

*raises hand*

I have for as long as I can remember. Lately, my anxiety is working overtime because of the uncertainty I’m facing in my life.

But aren’t we all facing uncertainty?

Does anyone know what tomorrow has in store?

Of course not.

So, we could live in a perpetual state of anxiety because we don’t know what’s coming around the corner or we could trust that we know we can handle anything that comes our way.

I’m going with that last one.

And talking to my Future Self helps.

You see, in the future, I’m ok.

You are too.

Now, we might have gone through some shit between now and then but we’re ok in the future.

So, why worry and get anxious about things that haven’t even happened?

If we know we turned out ok then we must have known how to handle those things, right?

I mean, you’ve handled everything else in your life up until this point, right?

So, what if… go with me here…

what if we just calm the fuck down, remember who we are, and settle into that deep confidence that we can handle anything that life presents us.

You in?

 

SETTING YOUR FUTURE SELF UP FOR SUCCESS

When it comes to success, oftentimes we start from where we are now and plug away on our goals. We work toward whatever the thing is we want.

But that’s not the way to do it if you are serious about success.

You see, when you START from your Future Self and then you work BACKWARDS, it’s so much easier AND way more fun! 

How? You embrace the Identity of your successful Future Self right now, and let it pull you forward.

This approach isn’t about reaching for something distant; it’s about becoming who you want to be right now.

Picture your Future Self as the magnet, effortlessly drawing you closer to your goals, dreams, and aspirations.

Why is this so much better than outdated goal setting? Because it’s fun and you see results immediately! You are IMMEDIATELY a different person – no willpower required.

It transforms your journey into an exciting adventure, filled with anticipation and self-discovery. 

When you connect with your Future Self (maybe through the meditation I mentioned earlier), you gain clarity about your goals and values, and decision-making becomes a breeze.

You’re no longer chasing success; you’re becoming it, one day at a time.