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Jul 7, 2022Liked by Lorelei Jonason

Thanks for your honesty, Lorelei, and for sharing this thought-provoking exercise. (And, thanks to Cali, too). I think my future self would tell my current self that the more I throw myself into my professional pursuits (writing, teaching, speaking) and the relationships and art that bring me joy, the happier I am. Otherwise, I tend to obsess over conflicts and drama within certain relationships. All that ruminating results in...nothing productive! I know it and am trying to be conscious of it, but this exercise helps give me more perspective!

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What an interesting concept, Lorelei. I often hear the advice, "Tell yourself what you would tell your best friend if they were in this same situation?" and I think this is a nice alternate for the same self care and love. Thinking as your future self makes you visualize yourself making it through these current challenges, and that is empowering in itself. Thanks for sharing this!

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What an interesting concept, Lorelei. I often hear the advice, "Tell yourself what you would tell your best friend if they were in this same situation?" and I think this is a nice alternate for the same self care and love. Thinking as your future self makes you visualize yourself making it through these current challenges, and that is empowering in itself. Thanks for sharing this!

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