You Are Writing Your Own Future, How Do You Want It to Look?

Defining and Creating a Life You’ll Love

Life can often feel like it’s happening to us rather than for us. The days slip by in a blur of obligations and routines that can leave us feeling stuck on autopilot.

But the truth is, you have more power than you realize to shape your path. 

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Each small choice steers you in a certain direction. Your thoughts and beliefs filter your perception of what’s possible. Your habits and daily actions compound to build the life you experience.

You are always writing the story of your life, whether you do so consciously or not. So why not take hold of the pen and start authoring the future you most wish to see?

Craft Your Vision

Once you’ve tapped into your passions and purpose, you can begin to thoughtfully craft your vision. What does the life you are writing look like?

• What values are most important to you?

• How do you want to contribute to the world?

• What mark do you want to leave?

Finding the Gift in Unconventional Thinking

Shape your vision into concrete goals. Break overwhelming dreams into small, manageable steps. Focus on what’s within your control today. One day at a time, write yourself toward the future you envision.

The power lies in your hands. Wield your pen — and your choices — with courage and care. For you are writing the most important story there is — the story of your life.

“Trust in what you love, continue to do it, and it will take you where you need to go.” — Natalie Goldberg

Writing Out Limiting Beliefs

As you start to shift gears, old doubts and assumptions may arise to pull you back. “I could never do that,” your inner critic might protest. “That’s not possible for someone like me.”

Rather than resisting this self-sabotage, meet it with gentle curiosity. Ask it, “What evidence do you have to support this belief?” Often there is little factual basis. Simply writing out limiting stories you’ve internalized helps to loosen their grip.

Then intentionally revise your inner narrative. Affirm your capability and worth. Remind yourself,