By: Yasaman Zavar
If there’s anything I’ve learned in life, no matter how big or small, how simple or complicated your goals are, write them down. Our brain sometimes needs to be reminded of those goals to help us realign our actions and our thoughts with our values. By writing them down, you also envision what they are like and map out the details necessary to achieve them.
As a student, especially one about to enter a new chapter of their life, obtaining this self-improving tool is necessary. Visualize your life in a year, in five years or even 20 years from now, and get into detail. Make it as specific as you can because it helps with the visualization. This, right here, is a form of manifestation. A potent ability which can turn ideas into reality if, of course, wielded correctly. You are taking one major step into becoming your ultimate self through this. You start brainstorming about things you want in life and how to get to the time in your life where you have accomplished them.
Writing this letter, although highly beneficial to the present version of yourself, is just as valuable to future you. Letters from the past serve as reminders of your identity and purpose (AKA how far you have come to be). In both scenarios, (whether you are writing it to your future self or reading it as the future you, the letter can help remind you of what is essential and some forgotten goals, which you can recommit to if applicable). Other benefits of reading this letter years later are to remind you of your growth and that many of the struggles you went through were temporary, and you came out of them a lot stronger with many valuable lessons.
Here is a step-by-step guide into writing this letter:
- Make the letter aspirational – Dream big yet be realistic so you can brainstorm the details into achieving it.
- Do not let the word realistic limit how far or how big your dreams can be. Let it be a reminder that although manifestation has its own magic, using logic while creating it is still necessary. One way to know if your goals/dreams are realistic is to see if you can produce a plan to achieve them. You can brainstorm ideas while writing a letter or later, however, if it is the latter make sure to keep the goal in mind and to continue searching for paths and leverages.
- Talk about what is going on in your life; the struggles, milestones, dramas, what makes you happy and what does not, etc.
- No limitations!
- Be clear with yourself and take an inventory of your current lifestyle
- Ask yourself:
- What is working for me right now and what is not?
- What do I deserve?
- What do I want to change? Etc.
- Make goals that you know you can attain (again dream big but be realistic)
- Give details about your goals.
- What are these goals? And speak as if you know for sure that you will get them with an affirmative tone.
- Brainstorm!
- Be positive and kind – write this letter as if you are writing to a loved one
- Add a little positive affirmation or encouraging and sweet words at the end of your letter for a cute finishing touch!
- Lastly and most importantly, after writing the letter start scheduling those goals into your everyday life.
Writing this letter is like creating a golden ticket that gives you access to your best potential and life. Therefore, do not waste it and use it for good.
Good luck 🙂
Hi my name is Yasaman Zavar, I am a fourth year double major in Law and Society and Philosophy. I enjoy writing because it helps me organize my thoughts and ideas into words. I also love to express my emotions through different varieties of writings, whether that would be poetry, storytelling, fiction, academic, creative, etc.I like to read, go on walks, do music therapy, listen to classics, and spend time with loved ones! I believe that words are powerful tools capable of opening doors to new and different worlds and realities through embodying people’s unique perspectives and mindsets. Thus, as someone who enjoys writing it is my mission to use its magic and allow others to also experience such enchantment!