A Message From Your Future Self

Published 3 months ago • 4 min read

Reader, have you ever found yourself reflecting on what advice you’d give your younger self? 🤔 Maybe it was just a fleeting thought after seeing this on the many social media posts lately.

It’s a lovely exercise in gratitude, but what if we flipped the script?

Instead of asking, What would I tell my younger self? What if we asked, What does my future self need me to know today?

🧠 THINK: What Would Your Future Self Tell You Right Now?

Your future self isn’t here to reminisce. Older you is here to give you the insight you desperately need right now.

Imagine sitting across from yourself, 10 or 20 years older. That version of you has seen the results of every choice you’re making today. What does older you urgently need you to understand? 🤔

⏳ Are you spending time on what truly matters?
🎯 Are you making decisions that align with your values and vision?
❤️ Are you taking care of yourself—mentally, physically, and emotionally—so you can actually enjoy the success you’re building?

Your future self is living the impact of today’s habits, priorities, and mindset. What is the most important message your future self wants you to hear?

💡 DO: Act on Your Future Self’s Guidance

Sounds great, but how do you actually do it? Here’s how to tap into their wisdom:

🛑 Pause: Find a quiet space. Just you, no distractions.
🔮 Visualise: Picture your future self. Wise, accomplished, and full of perspective.
❓ Ask: What do I need to know today to create the future I want?
📝 Write it down: Don’t overthink. Let the message flow and trust the process.
🚀 Take action: Adjust your habits, decisions, and mindset based on their insights.

🚀 HAVE: A Clear Path to the Life You Want

Whether we realise it or not, the choices you make today are actively shaping our future.

Every small decision creates a ripple effect.

How you spend your time.
Where you focus your energy.
What you say yes (or no) to.

When you start making decisions with your future self in mind, everything shifts. You stop second-guessing and start moving forward with confidence and clarity.

🛠️ Tool of the Week:

To make this exercise even more impactful, I highly recommend using Day One. It’s a journaling app that syncs effortlessly across all your devices. Whether I’m on my laptop, iPad, or iPhone, it keeps everything in sync 📱💻.

Plus, when I use my iPad, I can handwrite my journal entry with my Apple Pencil ✍️, and the app converts it into typed text automatically.

It’s truly been a game-changer for keeping my thoughts organised and it helps me to reflect on my journey.

💬 Your Turn

I’d love to hear what your future self has to say! Hit reply and share your insights with me, or create a social post about your conversation with your future self and tag me 📲✨.

Let’s inspire each other! 🙌

With gratitude

💛 Sandra

Behind the Shift

What I'm thinking about

The version of me I’m becoming—and what she needs me to prioritise right now. As Q1 wraps up, I’m taking time to reflect on what’s working and what needs to shift so I can stay in alignment with my 2025 goals (because drifting is not the vibe).

What I'm Doing

I’m on annual leave this week—a practice I’ve committed to every quarter this year. It’s a mix of practical and personal: finishing off renovations for my first Airbnb (so good!) and making daily visits to see my Dad in hospital. Life doesn’t pause for business, and this season is a reminder of why we build with both purpose and flexibility.

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