This template is designed to guide you through Exercise 1.1 of The Future
Self-Storytelling Protocol, helping you create a rich, multi-sensory vision of your ideal future self.
Purpose: To create a rich, multi-sensory vision of your ideal future self.
Instructions:
- Preparation (5 minutes): Find a quiet space where you won’t be disturbed. Have a journal or notebook and a pen ready. Take a few deep breaths to centre yourself.
- Guided Visualisation (15-20 minutes): Close your eyes and imagine yourself 1, 3, or 5 years from now (choose a timeframe that feels right for you). Imagine you have successfully navigated your current life changes and are living your most authentic, fulfilling life. Engage all your senses:
- What do you see? Describe your environment, your appearance, and the people around you.
- What do you hear? What sounds are present? What are people saying to you, or what are you saying to yourself?
- What do you feel? What emotions are you experiencing? What physical sensations are present (e.g., comfort, energy, peace)?
- What do you smell? Are there any distinct scents?
- What are you doing? Describe your daily activities, your work, your hobbies, your interactions.
- Who are you being? What qualities, traits, and values are you embodying? How do you carry yourself? How do you interact with others?
- Journaling (30-45 minutes): Open your eyes and immediately write down everything you experienced during the visualisation. Don’t censor yourself; just let the words flow. Be as detailed as possible. Use descriptive language. Focus on the identity of your future self – who you are, not just what you have.
Your Future Self Visioning Journal Entry:
(Use the space below or a separate journal/notebook to write down your vision)
What do you see?
What do you hear?
What do you feel?
What do you smell?
What are you doing?
Who are you being?
| P.S. Just a quick reminder: If you would like some support while you work through this protocol, you can book one or more consultations with me (Margaretha Montagu) for inspiration, motivation and accountability (at additional cost). Send an email to OpenLockedDoors@gmail.com to find out more. People often book a consultation at the end of the course, to help them implement what they have learned. Also, if at any time during this protocol you get stuck, email me at the email address above. |
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