Imagine Your Future with Envisioning (Step 3A)

08 Jan

Great work getting to Step 3! Working through steps 1 and 2 takes a lot of effort and commitment. Way to stick with it! It is worth it! You are making great progress!

This step is intended to shift gears a bit and tap into more of your creative side. Life can feel clearer and more exciting when you take the time to envision what is possible. The process of envisioning helps you clarify your desires and connect emotionally with your goals. It provides the inspiration and motivation needed to turn ideas into action.

Often as people do this step, they get more clarity on what they want integrating their goals, walk the talk, and a picture of the life they want to create.

In Step 3A of the Performance Planner (page 13), use the block to imagine your ideal future. You can use it to make notes of what you would want to put on a board or create something outside the planner (ie a digital board or paper board with pictures). I like to make boxes with key themes or areas and note what I want for those areas (health, work, family, fun, home, friends, etc.)

This step invites you to create a mental picture of your year ahead, focusing on the areas that matter most.

Why Envisioning Matters

Envisioning is about more than daydreaming. It builds clarity, excitement, and purpose around your goals. It is a visual of the life you are creating.

Here is why this step is impactful:

Inspiration: A clear vision ignites excitement and motivation for the future.
Clarity: Imagining your goals makes them feel tangible and achievable.
Connection: Emotional investment in your vision increases your commitment to achieving it.

How to Envision Your Future (Page 13 of the Planner)

Imagine Your Ideal Year: Take a few moments to picture yourself at the end of 2025. What does your ideal life look like?
Focus on Key Areas: Envision how you want to feel and what you want to achieve in each of the eight areas from Step 2A.
Describe Your Vision: Write down what you see, feel, and experience in this ideal future. Be as specific and vivid as possible.

Example Reflections

Health: “I feel strong and energized, consistently working out and eating well.” (picture of a fit person at a gym)
Career: “I’ve finished ______________ project and advanced to the next level.” (picture of the project)

Above and Beyond

Journal Your Vision: Write a detailed description of your envisioned future. Focus on the emotions and outcomes that resonate most with you.
Draw or Sketch: Create a visual representation of your vision, even if it’s a simple drawing or chart.
Meditate on Your Vision: Spend 5-10 minutes daily visualizing your future to deepen your connection to it. (add to your daily AM habit)

Envisioning your future is about giving yourself permission to dream big and plan boldly. Take 20-30 minutes to complete this step and feel the excitement for what’s possible.