Love your body into shape
Take a few moments, sit quietly, gently close your eyes and visualise yourself 12 months from now. What does your future self look like? How does she or he feel — about his or her life, body and place in the world?
This forecasting is what’s called “future pacing” in psychology. It’s a sacred practice taken from the Native North American Indians who created this ancient ritual so we could connect with our future sage or “wise self” and access what we call in contemporary psychology the “wise mind”. Future pacing is a powerful and helpful tool to assist us to get very clear on where we’re at and where our life-path is leading us.
The reality is, if you are unhappy with your current weight or state of health, and not making any changes, then the future you will most likely be the same as the present you — or even more unhealthy and unhappy. However, if you dare to visualise a future you who is vibrant, dynamic and filled with health, then ask your future wise self what actions you need to take today, tomorrow and the next day to embody that future healthier vision of yourself. Ask what limiting beliefs and habits you need to
