Journalling for Your Future Self
Anna Woolliscroft
??Wellbeing Resources Creator ?? Author ?? Wellbeing & Nature Writer ?? Podcast Host ?? Creative & Expressive Writing Facilitator
I say this every time—where does the time go?
How are you?
These past two weeks, I’ve enjoyed learning about the last standing bottle kilns across Stoke-on-Trent on a ‘teapot’ adventure with my local running group. Forty-seven remain as listed buildings, despite many being dilapidated.
Nature has been an influential supporter this week to decompress after another university assignment submission. I’ve practised forest bathing techniques, ventured out into the fields strawberry picking (and eating) and appreciated work/pleasure balance at an Airbnb on a ‘workcation’ with my partner!
Today’s newsletter combines writing, nature connection and creativity with future self journalling.
'Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for.' Epicurus
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How can you help shape your future by journalling? ??
Future self journalling was the topic presented in a recent journalling workshop.
It may sound a bit mystical, but it’s actually quite easy to encourage small incremental changes that build up to more significant transformations. The core fundamentals to stepping into the identity of your future self are to set intentions, craft affirmations, and log thoughts, feelings and reflections about your progress.
So, where do you start?
Pull out a pen or pencil and your favourite journal or load an app of choice and follow the three steps below to begin:
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These three steps form the groundwork for ensuring change happens.
Once you’ve established a place to begin, there follows an invitation to create your future self every day. Some suggest you build a habit over 30 days to make the messages and transformation stick. But life can often sideswipe our desired intentions, so I encourage you to do your best, but never beat yourself up if you miss a day or two.
To help you achieve the best outcome, follow the next steps below, writing in your journal.
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Over a period, you can reflect on your journal entries and see how far you’ve come or work through realisations and challenges so that the outcomes are more helpful.
Good luck ??
'When we focus on our gratitude, the tide of disappointment goes out and the tide of love rushes in.' Kristin Armstrong
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Find Gratitude by Appreciating Small Pleasures in Life
Gratitude is a simple way to start journalling. It offers a gateway to observing positivity and appreciating the beauty of everyday wonders. It’s a happiness creator!
Find somewhere comfortable and quiet to sit with a journal or dedicated notebook and pen. Breathe in deeply, hold and breathe out. Repeat four more times to rid your mind of daily clutter.
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If you’re struggling, consider three things that made you smile today. They could be personal experiences, interactions with others or a small pleasure encountered.
'Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realise they were the big things.' Robert Brault
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Book & Podcast Recommendations
Fiction book: 'Beautiful World, Where Are You’ by Sally Rooney – wonderfully written and full of curiosity.
Magazine: ‘Happiful’ devoted to mental health and wellbeing – gorgeous illustrations and practical, inspiring articles.
Writing with Purpose Resources
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Until next time, what are you grateful for?
Love & energy
Anna ??
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4 个月Brilliant easy to read and practical help here for anyone seeking change in their lives. This helps you to be the change, to create the change and also to do it without threat to yourself or your core beliefs. Anna ??????