Falling in love with your fabulous future
There comes a moment in personal transformation when the work shifts. For a while, the focus is on healing: Processing grief and letting go of what no longer belongs in your life. However, eventually something different happens. Your attention begins to move forward.
In this episode of Becoming: Conversations in Elegance & Empowerment, I explore the psychology behind envisioning your future and why the brain is wired to simulate what hasn’t happened yet. Neuroscience research published in Nature Reviews Neuroscience by Daniel Schacter, Donna Rose Addis and Randy Buckner found that remembering the past and imagining the future rely on many of the same neural systems in the brain. In other words, imagining your fabulous future is not fantasy — it is a natural cognitive function.
We also explore the concept of “possible selves,” introduced by Psychologists Hazel Markus and Paula Nurius in a 1986 article in American Psychologist. Their research shows that the clearer the future version of yourself becomes, the more it influences your present behavior.
In this episode, I share a simple framework for aligning your daily actions with the life you want to create. You’re invited to listen on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
Many of the ideas we’re exploring this season are expanded in my newest book Becoming Lavishly Loving, where I discuss emotional boundaries, intuition and protecting your inner world with elegance. It’s available in my online store, on Spotify and at most online booksellers.
For women who are ready to apply this work in their own lives, I offer a private Clarity Reset session where we clarify your next step and align your life with the woman you’re becoming. You can learn more or book a session without an application.
Senée Seale Luchsinger is a therapeutic transformation guide, author, podcaster and public speaker passionate about helping women create lives filled with purpose, confidence and joy. Find out more about her books and offerings or schedule her to speak at your event at BecomingPublishing.com. You’re invited to join the VIP Inner Circle email listthere for exclusive offers and invitations.
