22 July 2025

Have you ever wondered what you would say to your ‘future self’ five years from now? Would you know what to say or to tell yourself? Taking the time to reflect and appreciate yourself is such a powerful practice, it's like giving your soul a little high five. Creating a note of self-appreciation to your future self is something each of us should have a go at doing. If you were to write a note of appreciation to your future self, what would you thank yourself for? What strengths, actions, or values would you celebrate? Let's see you have a go at it.

To get you started, here are some things you can focus on and tell your future self as you write that special note:

Have the Courage to Keep Showing Up

Acknowledge the courage it took to keep showing up to your future self. You know life throws curveballs, unexpected challenges, moments of doubt, and yet you would want to remind yourself that you kept marching forward. Also, celebrate the resilience that it took to stay committed to your mission of serving others and yourself even if it felt hard or uncertain. Honor the struggle in this life!

Highlight the Relationships You Nurtured

Highlight the relationships you continue to nurture. Thank yourself for being present with your family, your friends, your team, and your community. Acknowledge the effort it took to listen deeply, to express love freely, and to lead with intention. Relationships are everything and you want to make sure your ‘future self’ knows how much you valued and prioritised them. Also, recognise the discipline and consistency it took to stay aligned with your health and energy. Thank your future self for sticking to those morning workouts, for eating well, for meditating, and for keeping your mental and physical energy high. Because let's face it - without energy we can't serve at our highest levels.

Celebrate Your Creativity and Your Personal Impact

Next, celebrate the creativity and impact you brought to your work. Thank your future self for staying true to your art in whatever area you specialise in – whether it is writing, building, home help, arts and crafts, anything that is possible in this life. You get the idea. Also, acknowledge the risks you took to innovate and the joy you found in the process of creating something meaningful for others. Finally, express gratitude for the joy and humor you have fused into life. Thank your future self for not taking things too seriously, for laughing often, and for finding beauty in the small and everyday moments. Because, at the end of the day it's not just about achieving big goals, it's about living fully and appreciating the journey.

And you know what? You might want to probably end that note with a little pep talk reminding your future self to keep dreaming big, to stay humble, and to never stop striving to be a person of integrity, love, and service.

Honestly, taking the time to reflect and appreciate yourself – particularly from a futuristic standpoint, is such a powerful practice, it's like giving your soul a little high five. You've got this, my friend. Keep honoring the journey and don't forget to celebrate those wins along the way – even the tiniest of wins. Keep marching!