Creating a Vision for Your Future
We often enter a new year feeling the quiet pull to do something different. Not because we are broken or behind, but because growth is natural (and there’s a lot of pressure from social media, let’s be real). But doing a little vision work isn’t about forcing outcomes or hustling toward a perfect version of yourself — it’s about getting clear, aligned, and intentional with where you’re headed up to one, five, or even ten years from now.
Before we go further, let me hit you with some numbers…
A large majority of American's (around 80%) might say they'll set goals, but only a small fraction formalize them in writing. The fraction? 3%. THREE. PERCENT.
Younger Americans (18-34) are more prone to setting resolutions (around 80%) compared to those 55+, who are less likely (around 62%).
Fitness, finances, and mental health consistently top New Year's resolutions, with fitness and mental health seeing increased focus recently.
The point? Many people lack serious commitment or clear, actionable strategies. I don’t want you to be one of those people. That’s why I’m here.
At Full Circle Wellness, we approach goals and vision from a Mind–Body–Spirit perspective. A meaningful vision begins internally, becomes articulated through clarity and writing, and is then translated into small, faithful actions taken consistently over time.
This is how we do it.
And this step‑by‑step guide below is going to walk you through getting started.
Step 1: Begin With a Visualization Meditation
Before you set goals, write lists, or make plans, it’s essential to slow down and listen. Visualization allows you to bypass fear, logic, and conditioning so you can access what you truly desire. Dream big! Don’t edit, just think, and let your mind wander.
How to Practice the Visualization
Set aside 10–15 minutes in a quiet space. Sit or lie comfortably. Close your eyes and take several slow, deep breaths.
Now, gently guide your awareness into the future.
Visualize Three Time Horizons
Rather than jumping straight to outcomes, focus on being, feeling, and doing.
1 Year From Now
Who are you being?
How do you feel emotionally, physically, and spiritually?
What does an average day look like?
5 Years From Now
What qualities define you at this stage of life?
What responsibilities, rhythms, or relationships are present?
What feels stable, expansive, or deeply fulfilling?
10 Years From Now
How have you grown into your values?
What legacy are you beginning to embody?
How do you show up for yourself and others?
Don’t rush this process. Let images, sensations, words, and emotions surface naturally.
Important: This is not about predicting the future. It’s about listening to the direction your soul is pointing.
Step 2: Write the Vision Down
Once the visualization exercise is complete, write everything down while it’s still fresh. Don’t worry about grammar, structure, or practicality. If necessary, you can combine these steps into one, writing as your thoughts come to you. I personally find this helpful!
What to Capture
Descriptive language (how life feels)
Emotional states (peace, confidence, freedom, connection)
Themes that repeat across timelines
Values that seem central to your future self
You may notice that your vision is less about specific achievements and more about how you live and move through the world. That’s exactly where clarity begins.
Step 3: Identify Goals Within the Vision
Goals are not the vision — they are supports for the vision. Think of the vision as a cardinal direction, pointing you NORTH. That doesn’t give you the path, just the direction. Identifying goals within the vision is how you start to see the path ahead of you.
Read back through what you wrote and ask:
What needs to exist for this vision to be possible?
What areas of my life require growth or attention?
Common Goal Categories
Physical health
Mental or emotional wellbeing
Spiritual life or faith
Finances or career
Relationships
Creativity or purpose
From each category, identify 1–3 meaningful goals that clearly support the future you envisioned.
If a goal doesn’t clearly serve your vision, it’s okay to release it.
A great way to work through this practice is by utilizing the Full Circle Wellness Pie of Life Self-Assessment.
Step 4: Break Big Goals Into Smaller Steps
Big goals often feel overwhelming because they are too abstract. Clarity creates momentum.
For each goal, ask:
What are the milestones along the way?
What would progress look like in the next 3–6 months?
Example:
Big Goal: Improve physical health
Smaller Goals:
Learn about nourishing foods, tracking macros, and cooking basics
Move my body consistently
Improve sleep and stress regulation
These smaller steps make growth feel approachable instead of intimidating.
Step 5: Create Daily Small Right Actions
This is where vision becomes lived experience. This is how you start taking steps down the paths you identified in Steps 3 and 4.
Small Right Actions are daily behaviors that:
Align with your values
Are realistic and repeatable
Build trust with yourself over time
Ask yourself:
What can I do daily or weekly that supports this step?
What action feels sustainable even on hard days?
Examples of Small Right Actions
Looking at the “Improve physical health” example, some Small Right Actions might be:
10-30 minute walk
Eat one nourishing meal, and track it in an app
Spend five minutes stretching before bed
Prep lunch for tomorrow
Small actions done consistently will always outperform big actions done occasionally.
Step 6: Build a Simple Habit Tracker
A habit tracker is not a tool for perfection — it’s a tool for awareness and encouragement.
How to Use a Habit Tracker
Choose 3–5 Small Right Actions to track
Track consistency, not intensity
View missed days as data, not failure
Over time, patterns emerge. These patterns help you adjust your approach with compassion instead of self‑judgment. We have a blank habit tracker you can download and use over in the Free Resource Library!
Bringing It Full Circle
Creating a vision for your future is an act of faith. It requires trust — in yourself, in the process, and in something greater than you.
You don’t need the entire plan.
You don’t need to move fast.
You only need clarity, intention, and the courage to take the next small right step.
“Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and He will establish your plans.” — Proverbs 16:3
Your future is not built in a single moment.
It’s built daily — through who you choose to be, how you choose to feel, and the small actions you take consistently.
And that work is always worth it.
BE WELL
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