Which stands out more in your mind, the things you must do or the things you have already done? When your mind is pleasantly wandering, are you more likely to daydream about your bucket list or dwell on your many accomplishments? Test yourself with this exercise. Draw a line a the top of the page to save room for a title. On the left side of the page, write the … [Read more...] about Ahead and Behind
Future
Probably (Not) and More
This is a writing activity for contemplating the coming year. Divide the page into 3 columns. Label the far left column "Probably Not." Label the right-hand column "Probably." Leave the middle column blank. On the right, list things that will probably occur in the coming year. On the left, list things that probably will not happen. For the middle column, think about … [Read more...] about Probably (Not) and More
Soon, Also, and Then
Today in your writing practice, you are going to write about the future. Any part of the whole imaginary future that could be ahead. You could write about your plans for the rest of this day. Or you could fast-forward to a time when you have super-powers and understand what to do in every situation. You can write about any point in the future, near or far, as long as you can … [Read more...] about Soon, Also, and Then
Soon, Also, and Then
Imagine the future. Write about your role in it, one line at a time. Begin the first line with the word "Soon...". Begin each successive line with either "Soon...," "Also.....," or "Then...." You can write your plans for the day. Or zip far, far into a future only you can imagine. … [Read more...] about Soon, Also, and Then