Path to the Future

Thinking about your life’s direction and what you want to accomplish with your time on this earth doesn’t have to be limited to the start of the new year, the span of a midlife crisis, or even the moment when you’re considering a new direction. Any time will do, and for me, this summer is a time of transition, which makes it perfect. There’s no time like to present to stop and think about the big picture. Are you putting your life’s energy into the things you really believe in? Or even the things that make you the most happy? Now is a great moment to start bringing your actions in line with your values and goals! This challenge is intended to strengthen your focus and direction, putting whatever resources and energy you have into what really matters to you.

To Do:

Make a list: what makes you happy? (Consider what gives you a lasting sense of satisfaction and pleasure, not just a momentary boost. What feeds your soul, or makes you proud of yourself?)

Make a list: what do you need to do for yourself? (What are the necessary elements of your self care: physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual?)

Make a list: what do you need to do for your friends, family, and community? (Consider your obligations, your relationships, and the opportunities in your life for giving, connecting, loving, and sharing.)

Make a list: what do you need to do for the future? (What are your long term projects, life goals, the things you want to accomplish for posterity or as a big ambition? Be sure to break these into smaller lists as needed, and identify manageable first steps.)

Re-evaluate your current habits, dailies, and to-dos. See how well your current routine is supporting you in reaching your goals. Do the things you’re already doing on Habitica align well with the items on your four lists? Is there anything you want to update, remove, or add?

Reflection:

As always when I run this challenge, great positive feedback from the group! For me, this time around I was focusing most on my first list, the self-care piece.