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Living as Your Future Self
Living As Your Future Self: The Power of Now
Dr. Diva Verdun
November 22, 2024
What if the most powerful version of you already exists—in your future? And what if you could step into that power right now, today? As women over 50, we often live shackled to our past selves, but it's time to flip the script.
The Past-Present Trap
Many of us are living museums of our past experiences. We make decisions, react to circumstances, and even dream based on who we were—not who we're becoming. Every time we think "I could never..." or "That's not me..." we're actually saying, "My past self wouldn't do that."
But here's the revolutionary truth: Your future self is waiting to be lived, right now.
Beyond "Fake It Till You Make It"
This isn't about pretending or wearing a mask. It's about consciously choosing to live from your future perspective today. Think about it: You've already been living as a version of yourself that you once imagined. Now it's time to choose which version gets to lead—your past self or your future self.
The Power of Future-Present Living
When you begin living as your future self:
Limitations become temporary challenges
"Failures" transform into growth opportunities
Setbacks become setup for comebacks
The impossible becomes "I'm possible"
Rewiring Your Present Moment
Here's how to start living from your future tense:
Meet Your Future Self
Envision yourself 5 years from now
Notice how she carries herself
Listen to how she speaks
Feel what she feels
Bridge the Gap
Identify one trait of your future self
Practice embodying it today
Make decisions as if you're already her
Reset Your Response System
When challenges arise, ask: "How would my future self handle this?"
Before making choices, consider: "Is this aligned with who I'm becoming?"
When faced with fear, remember: "My future self has already overcome this"
The Paradigm Shift
Living from your future tense means:
Accepting your past without being defined by it
Embracing growth as natural, not traumatic
Seeing obstacles as part of your evolution
Understanding that "becoming" happens in the now
Your Daily Future-Self Practice
Start with these simple yet powerful steps:
Begin each day with "Today, I am..."
Dress for your future self
Speak as your future self would
Make decisions through your future self's wisdom
The Age with Power Advantage
At 50+, you have a superpower: You've already witnessed yourself transform multiple times. You know change is possible because you've lived it. Now, use that wisdom to consciously create your next evolution.
Moving Forward
This week, catch yourself when you're operating from past limitations. Pause and ask: "What would my future self do in this moment?" Then, act from that space of power and possibility.
Remember: Your future self isn't a distant dream—she's a present choice. Every moment you choose to live as her, you're not just creating your future; you're transforming your now.
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