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Evaluate the Previous Year
Reflect on accomplishments & setbacks
Identify key lessons learned & growth areas to improve
Envision Your Future Ideal Self
I recently completed a thorough review of 2023, including my goals, wins, challenges and key lessons learned. This reflection helped me understand where I am right now across all areas of my life. But next I needed to envision where I want to be a year from now.
I started by finding a quiet spot to relax and clear my mind. I took a few deep breaths to focus before beginning a visualization exercise. I pictured myself at the end of 2024 looking, feeling and living as my best self.
I imagined first achieving my ideal fitness level next year. I pictured my toned, strong body after losing 30 pounds through consistent eating well and an improved gym routine. I felt pride in finally committing to my health. I envisioned declined numbers on medical tests and compliments from friends shocked by my transformation.
Next I saw myself thriving in a workplace aligned to my values, utilizing my talents in a role I’m passionate about. I envisioned acing a promotion review as my manager praised my excellent contributions over the past year. I felt appreciated, challenged and excited about work rather than drained.
I also imagined strengthened relationships with friends and family based on vulnerability, honesty and intimacy after overcoming communication barriers holding me back. I pictured hosting dinner parties and having deep talks while feeling securely connected.
I viewed myself practicing greater self-care too - effortlessly waking earlier to nourish my spirit with meditation, journaling and personal growth. I envisioned easily saying no to others to set healthy boundaries and limits. I saw myself living in line with my core values without abandoning myself.
This future ideal self was my north star - the visualization that I could reference whenever I lost motivation or direction. It was a representation of my best imaginable life across all domains one year from now that would drive my goal setting. I took detailed notes on everything I saw to help craft my personal empowerment plan.
The more vividly I imagined this best self-vision, the more inspired and eager I became to bridge the gap between my current reality and my dreams. I tapped into the power of my mind to outline the life I knew was possible if I committed fully to my continued growth and development in 2024.
Here are 4 action steps to cover Step 2 - Envision Your Best Self for 2024:
Action Step 1:
Find a quiet space
Go to a peaceful spot free of distractions
Clear your mind through deep breathing/meditation
Allow 20-30 minutes to vividly visualize
Action Step 2:
Visualize Your Ideal Future Self
Picture yourself one year from now (end of 2024)
Imagine exactly how your best self looks, feels, behaves across all life areas - relationships, health, career, lifestyle, finances, personal growth, education, etc.
Action Step 3:
Capture Sensory Details
Document vivid sensory aspects - sights, textures, sounds, scents
Note feelings and emotions prominent in your vision
Transcribe positive compliments, feedback & observations from others
Action Step 4:
Identify Core Values
Analyze envisioned scenarios for common themes
Extract labels for what matters most based on how you spend time/resources
Determine underlying motivators driving your vision of your future life
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