Current Me vs. Future Me (Reflection & Vision Exercise)

Today I thought I'd share my process of creating my 2017 Current Me vs. Future Me drawings. I started doing this vision exercise in 2012, when I was super lost and unhappy with my life. I've made it a tradition to do it each year to keep track of my growth and envision where I am vs. where I want to be. Originally I called this "Time for comparison / reality check" or "current me vs. the me I aspire to be" - regardless, it's a fun exercise you can do to give you clarity how to get to your dream life. If you do this exercise, please tag me so I can see!! Happy drawing!

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FILMED & EDITED BY AILEEN XU

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Aileen Xu
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I’m Aileen, a lifestyle blogger sharing knowledge and inspiration on creating your dream life.

Lavendaire is my blog about personal growth + lifestyle design. Follow along and learn how you can create a life you love.

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[bethanyeasom]

I just did this with my class, all of my students. It was incredible... Beautiful, and very emotional for a lot of them.

[Alyssa]

I randomly found your channel when I was in bed for days due to my depression just crying and self loathing. I started watching a bunch of your self growth videos and they motivated me to finally get out of bed, to take a shower, clean my room & slowly start getting shit done. So thank you for that.

[priivee]

this is such a good idea to track your self growth!!!

[arianeestevesrios]

This is the best idea I've ever seen to track your goals and the path your life is taking. I'm starting this TODAY, not even kidding... I need this...I'm feeling so stuck in my goals, they just feel like wishes or dreams now and I really need to put them to practice! I gues what I meant is THANK YOU

[issy]

I need to try this asap because i'm definitely not where i want or need to be

[lavendaire]

If you love these types of reflection exercises, check out the 2019 Artist of Life Workbook! → shop.lavendaire.com 💜

It's full of reflection exercises (including Current Me vs. Future Me!), goal setting prompts, and reflection templates to help you create your most effective and meaningful 2019. I use it myself and I'd love for you all to join in on the workbook experience with me!

[Nhinami]

I have watched a lot of self-improvements from others, but you're perfect because of your talent, knowledge, smooth voice, good presentation skills and your high inspiration, etc. I wish I will be as good as you.

[SheerLev]

you are so beautifully inspiring 💜 and the artist of life notebook looks amazing!

[JulieNguyenYoga]

I did this in 2017 and parts of my future self came into fruition! It really helps you assess where you are, where you want to be, and i love the extra step of writing out how to achieve that future self. I'm going through a period of transition now in life and am going to do this exercise again. Thank you so much, Aileen, for sharing this exercise with us! <3

[elizabethlucile]

Love this exercise idea. Your videos aways get me so excited to set goals and watch myself improve. Recently I've had some big life changes and it's been scary but I know that it will help me grow and become a better person!! Thanks so much for sharing <3

[rosey]

Why can't I like your videos more than once :( you're so motivating, inspiring and helpful. I really love your whole brand and philosophy and how dedicated you are to it. I hope that in future I can create a channel with true meaning and intention that can make a difference. Thankyou for pushing me to achieve my dreams!!! I'm going to go do current/future me right now!! <3

[liveslowordie]

I saw u on the Netflix Minimalists doc ! I was like omg thats my girl <3 I did this last year inspired from one of your earlier vids and I am living that person now... so happy :)

[FindingYourSerenity]

Your goals are literally all of my goals! This is wonderful!

[NicoleConstante]

it amazes me how brave you are with putting your dreams out there. that's something ive always aspired to do but am so afraid. also, can i just tell you again how soothing your voice is? Love the colour of the workbook by the way!!

[rathivenkatesh]

Hope you reach your 'future me' pretty soon...😊 I've also done the current me and future me at the start of the year itself...🤗 Extremely happy to be a part of your Facebook community...😄 Keep on your good work Aileen Xu...😀 Love you...😍

[julianademorais]

Your goals are so inspiring! I hope you can reach them soon. Also, you're one of the most inspiring youtubers I've ever seen. 💜

[princesami]

how do you not have more subscribers?!! 💕💕

[yako_oneness]

This video just pop ups to me! Thankyou for the inspo❤❤ let me do this with myself😊❤❤

[lifejam]

I've actually done this yesterday and I'm surprised of how I was able to assess myself more thoroughly. It also helps me identify some key areas of my life where I need to work on and improve. So thanks again Aileen! :)

[genevieverodriguez]

going to try this! I have felt a little lost in the past year as far as where I'm going and I think this exercise will help me sit down with myself and really think about what I want my future to look like