When we think about what we want for ourselves in the future, it’s natural for us to try to issue spot and for our mind to want to solve any problems that we see coming down the pipeline. 

Our mind wants to think through all the little nooks and crannies related to events in the future so that we can feel like we’re prepared for everything that might come up – because if we feel like we’ve thought through things then that gives us a level of comfort and it helps us feel safe. 

But the challenge we face when we look into the future like this is that it forces us to lose touch with the present moment. When we’re pulled into contemplating and trying to predict and solve for a future version of events, we shift from the present, where we have the ability to actually take action, to being stuck in the uncertainty of a future thought, where all we can do is think. 

In this episode, we talk about how you can take a different approach that will leave you feeling empowered instead of stuck – and it involves shifting your mindset to a place where you’re taking ownership and responsibility for how you’re thinking moment to moment.