I realize that a lot of these challenges are about writing something. And I truly believe this is a good thing. Writing forces us to let our minds be clear, something I know I have trouble with, especially as my two little ones clamor for my attention. Writing allows us to get in touch with our inner desires and wants. You can do it anywhere, it doesn’t cost much and it’s quick. What could be better than that?
Day #9 – Write a life narrative
This is where you write out what you want your life to look like 10 or 20 years from now. You can be as creative as you want with this. There are only two rules:
- Don’t be afraid to dream big for yourself. If you want to be living in a mansion when you’re 40, say so. If you want to be able to drop $5k on shoes once a year, write it down.
- Write it in present tense as a way to “try it on for size.”
Here’s some questions to get you thinking:
Where do you want to be living?
Who do you want to be living with?
How often do you want to see your friends and family?
What are you doing to pay the bills?
What are you doing in your free time?
What kind of furnishings are in your home?
How often do you vacation?
Do you give the charity?
Do you own your own business?
How’s your love life?
What kind of spiritual path are you on?
These are just some basic questions to get you going, but I want you to be comfortable with this and have fun! No one’s judging you and no one’s rushing you. Have fun.
In a show of support for my sister (and a shameless plug for my own blog), I decided I would do today’s challenge. Perhaps maybe it’ll help me feel a little less lost and undirected about my life as it currently stands.
Love this challenge. I did it once around age 12 under my aunt’s encouragement! lol She’s a career advisor and told me that I should choose my career based on what I want to have at age 30 and how much money I would need to do it. LOL. It was really solid advice actually..though now I think I would have more ‘lifestyle’ criteria on it. Might just do this tomorrow! : )
@Mrs 0 – I’m almost done with mine. I’ve got to post it once I’m finished!
This is a great idea. I think lisacwrites.com did this and her post was yummy :). Taking the vision board to another level!