Can we future-proof ourselves?

A thing or two on future-proofing that I think you might find interesting. Are you up for a little discussion on the topic? 

I think that in order to have the future we desire, we need to change our way of thinking. A lot of things happening in the world right now make us feel like we need to protect ourselves, care for others, and prepare for the future. 

For example, the media is constantly focused on negative news about the economy, jobs, and our way of life. It's hard not to feel overwhelmed by all of it. But, by managing our mindset, we can better understand what's happening around us and take action to create a better future for ourselves and our loved ones.

So, what do I mean by future-proofing? For me, it's about taking internal actions to protect ourselves from external influences. It's about changing our way of thinking so that we can have more of what we want. 

Now, I know you might think that, given all the negativity in the world, it's not the right time to think about what you want. But the truth is that what we focus on mentally drives our thoughts and actions. 

That's why it's important to strike a balance between staying informed about the facts and not getting bogged down by negativity. We need to come together to deal with the pandemic, find ways to navigate economic challenges and create a better future for ourselves.

One way to do this is by hacking our own brains. Our minds have a filter called the reticular activation system (RAS) that controls the sensory information that we receive and interpret. By intentionally focusing our thoughts on what we want and repeating this process over time, we can change our outcomes and create a better future for ourselves.

So, what can you do to change your daily thoughts and focus on creating a better future? There are five things you can start doing right now: 

1. Have a daily routine: Tried and tested, repeated for thousands of years by many great minds. The truth is that the right routine will produce great results. Find yours. Test, trial, fail and when you find the one that helps, do it every day.

2. Prepare your mind: The time you dedicate to the results you want in your world, life, business, community, and so on will be reflected in the results you get. The power and mundanity of consistency require the most energy.

3. Visualise what you want: Every time you find yourself consumed with worry or anxiety about tomorrow, STOP. Feel it first. Then, visualise what you want it to be. This will change the channel broadcasting in your mind and energy.

4. Commit to the effort needed: Have you ever been disappointed with diets, training plans, and the results you were getting, and maybe you quit too soon? Put the effort in and stick it out. If COVID-19 has taught us one thing, it is human endurability.  

5. Start now, not tomorrow, now. It is time to be more and (action, now, different) this moment and support the action you want. Do it today! Or even allow the day to capture you. 

Future-proofing ourselves takes effort, time, consistency, and patience. The longevity of action means we see steady progress. Results aren’t visible instantly, and that is why it’s easy to fall back into the negative fact trap—which only survives on reactionary and not longevity. If we future-proof ourselves and all those we surround and care for, we need to start by seeing today as the opportunity to do something by changing our thoughts and taking the small, consistent actions necessary.

I hope this has given you some food for thought about future-proofing and how you can create the future you desire. Let me know your thoughts! Click here