A gift you can give yourself today

One thing I’ve noticed about myself is that I always try to act with my future self in mind. Every choice feels like a chance to either make her life easier, or harder.

That’s why I do my best to avoid actions that are only pleasant in the short term but unhelpful (or even harmful) in the long run.

Present-me might crave comfort or convenience, but future-me is the one who has to live with the consequences.

« Do something today that your future self will thank you for. »
— Sean Patrick Flanery

It’s such a gentle but powerful reminder that the choices we make now are little love letters to the person we’re becoming.

So I drink the water. I go for the run. I work on my many book projects. I show up, because I know future Marianne will thank me for it.

It’s not about being perfect. It’s about being kind to the person I’m becoming. And that’s a powerful motivation to keep going everyday ❤️

Do you do the same? 😇

See you in 3 weeks!

Marianne 🌸