Here is a simple way to have more hope, more motivation, and look forward to the future.
Google the word ‘hope.’
You get about 2 Billion results.
The first entry on Google is a dictionary definition of hope:
- Noun: a feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen.
- Verb: want something to happen or be the case.
Google ‘how to create hope.’
You get almost 3 billion results.
- You can do a hope audit
- Go to Wikihow for a 4 step approach
- You can be kind to yourself and create other self-care rituals
You don’t need 2 billion answers of how to create hope – Just 3 questions
These 3 simple questions can be applied in a LOT of different situations
- Thinking about the future
- Learning a new skill
- Day to day life
- Becoming a totally new you
Start With A Vision
WHAT do you want to do or become?
- How would you describe your ideal future?
- What skill do you want to acquire?
- This is an amazing exercise in imagination!
Imagination is more important than knowledge. For knowledge is limited, whereas imagination embraces the whole world…
Albert Einstein
Develop The Path To Get There
HOW will you get there?
- What steps and choices do you need to take to achieve your goal/vision?
- Research, read autobiographies, look at what you have already done, look for help from mentors and coaches.
Believe In Yourself
WHY do you want this?
- Believe in your ability and willingness to take action
- Critical mindset – “I can and will take action and I believe I will succeed!”
Wrap up – The 3 Key Questions
- Create your VISION: WHAT do you want to do or become?
- Define your PATH: HOW will you get there?
- Build a Rock-Solid BELIEF in yourself: WHY do you want this?
What About You?
- What do you want to do or become?
- How will you get there?
- Why do you want this?
My Future Self
My Vision (My What)
My vision for my future self – my post- corporate mission is:
I help professionals leaving or retiring from the corporate world to see and experience the power of intentionally choosing who they want to be and what they want to do next.
Gary Wilkin
My Path (My How)
- Do it myself first
- Read, learn, innovate – pull from different perspectives and create my path
- Use a coach for blind spots
- Help real people go thru the process themselves
My Belief (My Why)
- Get very clear on my vision
- Challenge and fortify my mindset daily in my morning routine
- Spend ‘time in the zone’ daily working on my vision – creating and learning
- Celebrate progress – look at how far I’ve come
My Hope For You
I urge you to take some time to ask yourself WHAT, HOW, and WHY. Then act on those questions.
Moving forward and focusing on creating your vision is your greatest source of hope and motivation.
Take action!
One Last Thing
Thank you for reading this Mission Log entry. If you haven’t already, then I invite you to download my latest guide, ‘How To Create An Exciting and Meaningful Retirement in 3 Easy Steps‘. Please, do the Reflect-Imagine-Act exercise – I believe it will be very helpful as you explore this great time in our lives.
Also, if you feel you want to explore ramping up your efforts to create your future self and building an exciting future, I invite you to schedule a complimentary 30-minute ‘Explore Your Purpose Strategy Call.’ Click on any ‘Schedule A Chat With Gary’ button for more details and access to my calendar.
Live with purpose!
Gary