A journaling twist that shifts your energy and brings in your manifestations

As an avid journaler, I see so many different ideas for journal prompts and topics. One of the biggest trends at the start of every year is to write a letter to your future self. I love this trend, BUT, I think there is a practice that might be even more powerful: writing a letter FROM your future self.

I recently did this in my scrapbook journal and it was so fun and impactful to channel the version of me that’s in the future. It is a wild perspective shift that helped me see what I want my future to look like – and how I got there.

So what you can do is ‘time-travel’ in your mind to one year from now (or whatever timeframe you desire) as your future Self. Pretend you’re already living your dream life. You’re in your future home, with your future routine, your aligned work, the relationships you’ve been calling in, the confidence you’ve been building. Whatever it is that you have been wishing for. Open your journal and let that version of you write to the current you. The more details, the better.

For example, it could start like:
“Hey love, I’m writing to you from my kitchen window in [dream location]. The sunlight is pouring in and I just finished my slow morning of [dream morning routine]. It’s so peaceful and I feel excited for my day! Everything feels aligned. And I keep thinking about how you got me here… The small choices you made, like [habit or decision], and the way you kept believing in [personal dream/vision], even when it felt far away. Thank you for trusting the process. It worked!”

You get the idea… 🙂 This version of scripting helps you step into the energy of who you’re becoming. And where that energy is, well that’s where manifestation lives. When you can feel the reality of what you’re calling in, your brain starts to look for ways to make it real. It moves it from “someday” to “already happening.”

Why this works:

• It trains your brain to think from possibility instead of limitation.
• It brings clarity around what you actually want.
• It feels so much better than just writing goals in a list.
• It shifts your vibe immediately (and that’s the key to manifesting!)

It reminds me of a Magic Monday I wrote late last year: “Last Page First” – check it out and consider using the last page of your journal to write your Letter From Your Future Self! Let them write you a letter. Let them remind you of what’s coming. Let them thank you for holding the vision!

Also, if you’d like 28 journal prompts with templates, you can download my free Journaling Guidebook here!

On a Personal Note…

Hello to you all! I hope you’ve had a magical couple of weeks. Since the last Magic Monday, I’ve moved through a whole mix of events and emotions: relief from spring cleaning, excitement from hosting a couple Dream Circles (the next one is on April 30th – stay tuned!), and some sadness from missing Asia and the life I had built over there.

It’s wild to think I’ve been back in the States for over five months now. 😳 But being here has brought so much progress with my family, and I’m not taking a single moment for granted. I keep reminding myself: someday, I’ll miss these days I’m living now.

This past weekend, my niece and nephew came for a sleepover, and omg… watching them grow up so fast is absolutely amazing. We did more crafts than I can count (they’re totally obsessed with journaling!), and they give me the best gift of all: an excuse to be a kid again. So, so grateful.

Even though I’m always writing about creating your dream life and manifestation, this is your reminder (and mine!) to stay present. The time we’re in right now – this moment – is more precious than any future vision. This chapter matters just as much as the one you’re dreaming of. Enjoyyyy!

Sending love and sunshine your way,
Andrea