What if staying committed to your goals had less to do with discipline and more to do with imagination in today's thrive? And five, we're talking about future pacing, a powerful mindset, technique that helps you visualize your success and use that vision to stay motivated every step of the way. Welcome back to Thrive in Five, where I give you a quick burst of motivation and productivity in five minutes or less. I'm Cindy, your host, a self-made entrepreneur, busy mom, and a business coach. I've built and sold several digital businesses ranging from five to six figure successes. So when it comes to managing time and priorities in both life and work, I get it. I've been there and I am here to help you thrive. Let's talk about one of my favorite tools for staying focused on your goals, especially when life gets busy or hard, and that's future pacing. Future pacing is the practice of mentally stepping into your future self, the version of you who already followed through, she stayed consistent, she kept showing up, and now she's living the result. You visualize it so clearly your brain starts to believe. It's not only possible, but it's inevitable. And that belief, it makes it easier to stay committed. So let's break this down. First, get specific about the future that you want. I'm not talking about vague success or more time freedom. I'm talking about what does your life actually look like when you reach that goal? What are you doing when you wake up? What kind of work are you doing? What does your space feel like? How do you carry yourself visualizing that version of you makes the goal feel real. Second, connect your current action to that future vision. This is where motivation kicks in. When you sit down to do something that feels small, like write an email, go for a walk, work on your business, you pause and say, this is what the future version of me would do. This is part of the process, and suddenly it's not just a task, it's a vote for the life you want. Third, you need to remind yourself regularly. I love using visual cues like a post-it note on my mirror, a vision board or a future self journal entry. You can even set up a calendar reminder that pops up midday and says, keep going. Future you is proud. Future pacing isn't a one-time exercise. It's a daily mindset anchor. Your brain loves certainty, and when you see your future self, clearly, your brain gets emotionally attached to that version of you. And when you're emotionally connected, you are more likely to take aligned action. If you want to take action on this immediately, here are the steps. Take five minutes to write down a journal entry from the perspective of your future self. Where are you? What are you doing? How do you feel? Choose one action today that aligns with that version of you. Set a reminder or a post-it note that keeps your vision top of mind. You're not just working toward a goal, you are stepping into a new identity. Future pacing helps you show up today like the person you're becoming, and she's unstoppable. You've got this. Thanks for tuning into the Thrive in Five podcast. If you found value in today's episode, I'd love for you to leave a review. It helps more listeners discover the show and don't forget to subscribe so you never miss a dose of productivity, motivation, and success tips. And hey, share this episode with a friend that could use a little extra inspiration. Until next time, keep thriving. And remember, you've got this.