Exercise: The Future-Self Letter
💡 Write a letter to your future self (3 months from now), describing why your values matter and the changes you’ve committed to making.
📌 Step 1: Address Your Future Self
- Start with: “Dear Future Me, I know how much you value [your chosen value].”
📌 Step 2: Reinforce Your Why
- Describe why this value is important and how it makes your life better.
📌 Step 3: Acknowledge Challenges
- Predict obstacles you might face and encourage yourself to stay committed.
📌 Step 4: Offer Support & Motivation
- Write as if you’re your own coach—give yourself advice, support, and encouragement.
📌 Step 5: Set a Reminder to Read It Later
- Schedule a date in your calendar to revisit this letter in three months.
📖 Reflection Questions
- What is the biggest challenge that could pull you away from living your values?
- What’s one small adjustment you can make if you start feeling off track?
- How will you hold yourself accountable to stay aligned?
📌 Key Takeaway
The path to living by your values isn’t about never failing—it’s about learning to realign. Every time you reconnect with your why, make a small adjustment, or check in with yourself, you are reinforcing the life you want to create. Your values are your foundation. Stay committed, stay flexible, and most importantly—keep moving forward.