On the journey of personal and professional development, imagining the future self plays a pivotal role in shaping our desired reality. Your future self is the extraordinary version of who you want to be. In the process, we unlock the potential to align with our actions, decisions, and mindset to achieve our highest aspirations by creating a vision to clarify the attributes and qualities that will help us toward our goals. This provides a roadmap for growth and transformation. It serves as a guide to empower us to make choices that will orientate with the foresight of our future selves.

The future self-concept is a practical and holistic coaching model that I have applied in my own life. It invites you to think about your present and future selves together. Imagine who you want to become, and then take an intentional path that brings you closer to your future self.

According to research, thinking about your future can improve your well-being, create settings to give yourself the freedom to explore and self-define, and foster compassion to nurture your relationships. In addition to building on the creativity of our future framework, we become focused on living a more generous and fulfilled life. Most people would agree that nobody knows what the future holds. Still, the future self-concept allows one to demonstrate a healthier way of thinking and shift our mindset into human positivity, which will be better. Napoleon Hill said, “All the breaks you need in life wait within your imagination. Imagination is the workshop of your mind, a powerful tool capable of turning mind energy into accomplishments and wealth.” This emphasizes the potential of your imagination to manifest your dreams into reality. Visualizing what is possible and what makes you feel gratified and fulfilled helps to stimulate the prospect of your future. Looking at who is in your inner circle of friends, family, and acquaintances adds value to your existence and happiness. This can become the determining factor for what brings your future to life.

Developing your future self can change your personality, skills, likes, and dislikes. Transforming into your future self involves acknowledging the differences between who you are now, your past, and who you want to be. It is worth mentioning that having positive expectations comes with enjoying reality fantasies about our desired future. Managing this behavior through mindfulness supports future success. Energizing mental contrasts is a strategy to consider obstacles that could bring challenges. This goal-setting technique can help strengthen your commitment to pursuing goals as you strive to overcome barriers. Learning to trigger and initiate your intuitive mindset is a powerful skill for using your imagination. Future self-discovery and self-development become more nuanced when we work to grow and flourish. Developing your future self is a remarkable ability to energize your potential future and enrich your life. You can start implementing the trajectory in at least three ways.

Get to know your present self better

Measure your current perceived level of satisfaction and fulfillment in life to determine your overall happiness. Consider your professional career, work-life balance, personal goals, and relationships. Take an honest look at yourself and identify your present-day habits, beliefs, and behaviors. Think about who you are, where you are now, and what positive changes you want to make. Imagine a time when you express your best self strongly by selecting a time in your future (e.g., six months, one year, five years, ten years from now).

Create a vision of your future self

The visionary perception of your future self is the ultimate benchmark for personal success. Bring the future to life by establishing a plan of action with defining goals to connect the gap between your present and future selves. Develop a closer relationship with your future self by writing in a journal to record your thoughts and be yourself on paper. Dream about your future life and paint a vivid picture of the possibilities. By manifesting your thoughts, you permit yourself to grow into who you want to become.

Invest in your future self

I am beyond thrilled to share some fantastic news with all of you! I have been honored with The Brainz CREA Global Award! This prestigious accolade is a testament to the innovative ideas, resourcefulness, and accomplishments in the areas of sustainability and mental health.

What is The Brainz CREA Global Award?

The Brainz CREA Global Awards is a highly esteemed recognition that celebrates the top entrepreneurs, influential leaders, and forward-thinking innovators across the globe. The award acknowledges those who have made significant contributions through their groundbreaking ideas and resourcefulness, particularly in the vital areas of sustainability and mental health.

A Journey of Innovation and Impact

Receiving this award is a humbling experience and a milestone in my journey. It highlights the efforts and dedication put into making a meaningful impact in the fields of sustainability and mental health. These areas are close to my heart, and this recognition serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of our collective work.

Gratitude and Future Aspirations

I want to extend my deepest gratitude to everyone who has supported me along this journey. Your encouragement, belief, and support have been instrumental in achieving this recognition. This award is not just a personal achievement but a shared success with all of you who have been a part of this journey.

Looking ahead, I am more inspired than ever to continue pushing boundaries, fostering innovation, and making a positive impact. There is so much more to accomplish, and I am excited to embark on the next phase of this journey with renewed vigor and passion.

Join Me in Celebrating!

Let’s celebrate this incredible achievement together! Stay tuned for more updates and exciting projects in the pipeline. Together, we can continue to drive change and make a difference in the world.

Thank you for being a part of this incredible journey!

Across the country, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs have come under attack and defunded or banned from corporations, college campuses to state legislatures. Critics say DEI programs are discriminatory and a disadvantage to other groups, while supporters and industry experts insist the decades old practice is by far misunderstood.

Understanding the evolution of diversity in the workplace is a good place to learn the history and legislation since the civil rights movement. How did DEI start? Workforce diversity received ongoing attention by organizations long before the term diversity became widespread. People began to demand equal rights for all, without regard to race, religion, and natural origin. Equal opportunity laws were introduced in 1972 that would prohibit discrimination in employment. Reflecting upon my younger life as an employee before transitioning into a business owner, I reminisced those memories with nostalgic feelings. Over the past fifty years, workplace environment continues to struggle with movement to eradicate the emerging existence of inequity. I grew up during the civil rights era and hold a true historic segregation experience. Thinking about that part of my life’s journey fueled my unjustly thoughts. Learning how to navigate the world of work can help build readiness throughout life and adapt to on-going changes. Establishment of DEI is the organizational framework to promote fair treatment and full participation for all people.

It is important to address present racial inequities today and reinforce initiatives that take a stand to combat the systemic nature of racism. It takes commitment to improve overall positivity and standards that will help form a healthy work environment. Management and leadership decisions should come with structure to practice inclusion which recognizes the value of diversity. Since passage of the landmark 1964 Civil Rights Act, the American workforce is still in pursuit of finding innovative solutions for inclusion and diversity.

Fostering efforts for the advancement of all people in the workplace is a continuous challenge that more than meets the eye. Turning away from implementing fair practices can create an escalation in employee turnover and loss of valued talent. People who spend time collectively in the workforce deserve training that supports awareness of barriers individuals face on the job. They want to work for an organization where the environment has a sense of unity and harmony, and employee acceptance is a core value. Leadership and professional development programs can hone key skills to nurture a culture of equity and inclusion. Showing employee appreciation for dedication and opportunities for growth impacts performance, heightens productivity, and can boost company morale. Find ways to shine light on employees and stay mindful of employee burnout. Diversity is essential and crucial in the modern business workplace. The benefits outweigh the challenges that lead to a more successful organization.

Recent studies show there are companies that have prioritized some form of DEI. According to a 2023 study by the Pew Research Center Source, 61% of U.S. adults say, “Focusing on increasing diversity, equity and inclusion at work is mainly a good thing.”

Now is the time for organizations and institutions to take greater responsibility at every level to implement a system of fairness that surrounds employment. Being intentional with a plan to gain employee confidence is a starting point. Identify the current practices for evaluation of your organization’s anti-discrimination policies and procedures. Open the door to conversations that will embrace change with impactful results and fulfillment.