Guiding Your Mental Time Travel

To effectively engage in mental time travel, certain questions can guide the process. For reflecting on the past, questions such as comparing one's definition of 'enough' from five years ago to the present can help address shifting goalposts and make conscious choices. Additionally, asking what one's younger self would be proud of and whether they are proud of themselves now helps to recognize personal growth and progress. For envisioning the future, questions like imagining actions that would lead to being in a state of flow ten years from now or identifying the biggest factors that could impact a positive change can help in making incremental progress towards a desired future. Understanding the difference between one's current professional day and ideal professional day is valuable in taking small, steady actions to bridge that gap. Mental time travel is a powerful tool for appreciating the present and taking steps towards a fulfilling future.