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Week 6 Post 3: To Future Me

 Out of the tools listed this week, I was very surprised to learn about a tool where you can write a letter to your future self. With this 6th week, I have had several challenges and have felt like I needed a lot of encouragement. So it was nice to explore this tool, and even seeing that I could send money to my future self was such a cool feature. I ended up writing myself an encouraging letter that talked about what I have done, my goals, my hopes, and my aspirations. I wished my future self well and told her that no matter what she has going on in the future, she will succeed. 

Writing that letter made me emotional and reminded me that I must be my biggest fan. With everything going on in life, there are times when things feel tough, and we can feel a lack of motivation. When I lack motivation, I think it is helpful to take a step back to reflect on the past challenges and how they have passed. Times like these are temporary, and without challenges, we stay stagnant. In my letter, I sent myself a reality check that these are all part of life, and I need to embrace them to become a better version of myself. 

I highly recommend you check this tool out if you have not. It kind of felt like a time capsule in a sense, but just with letters. If you are discouraged and unmotivated, remember that it's okay to feel that way. However, don't let it stop you from doing what needs to get done. 

Comments

  1. VanessaJune 23, 2024 at 5:18 PM

    I love that you did this, and I hope that it makes you smile when future you gets the note.

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  2. SaulJune 23, 2024 at 6:30 PM

    Such incredible advice and attitude. I agree that reflecting upon the past victories is best to encourage yourself in an uncertain future. I am glad you could experience some catharsis here. Keep it up. I hope your future self is proud of her past self (you now).

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  3. S. M. TrupianoJune 23, 2024 at 6:44 PM

    Kenia, I absolutely loved the FutureMe tool as well. I am so excited to see where I will be when I receive the note and what goals I will have accomplished at that point. I how your past, present, and future self are all proud of what you have achieved and all that you will continue to achieve!

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