My Future Self

 “Who you are becoming matters more than what you are trying to fix.”

As January comes to an end, I’m mindful of how the year often begins for so many people — with pressure. Pressure to make resolutions, create big dreams, and make big changes… all at once.

Earlier this month, I invited you to take a different approach — to reflect on the year you just lived. To notice what you wanted to bring forward into this new year, and what felt ready to be released. From there, rather than forcing change, we begin to design the year ahead — sometimes by choosing a word or phrase that can gently guide us.

In the previous blogpost, I shared my word of the year with you: Connection, and what that word means to me.

Now, I’m taking it a step further.

As I imagine myself at the end of this year, I don’t picture some dramatic transformation or a perfectly balanced life. What I see instead is connection — to myself, to the people who matter most to me, and to what truly supports my well-being.

I see myself continuing to journal — not every day, but consistently enough to stay honest with myself. Writing helps me notice when I’m feeling aligned… and when I’m not. It’s one of the ways I gently check in rather than push through.

I also see myself being intentional about staying connected with others. I’ve made a simple list of people I want to nurture relationships with — not out of obligation, but because those connections matter. Meaningful conversations, shared laughter, and presence are part of what keeps me grounded.

Health and well-being are part of that picture too — listening to my body, tending to my energy, and making choices that support steadiness rather than depletion.

And maybe most importantly, I imagine myself course-correcting when I notice I’ve drifted off alignment — without self-criticism.

Just noticing, adjusting, and coming back to what matters. For me, that means returning to my theme for the year:

Inspiring Connections — within myself, and with others.

That’s what I’m creating as my future self — not a “perfect” me, but a me who is present, aware, connected, and truly enjoying the journey along the way.

If you like the idea of creating and designing your own future self, I invite you to explore a reflection process here.

You’ll find a simple exercise to help you imagine who you are becoming — and what small choices, thoughts, and habits can guide you there.