Check in With These 3 People Before Making Any Decision

Ep. 36 Merchon Hargrave explores the importance of having conversations with three key people every day: past self, future self, and present self. She shares her personal experiences and reflections on how these conversations have helped her make intentional decisions and achieve success.

Merchon emphasizes the significance of giving grace to past self, setting goals and priorities for future self, and checking in with present self to meet immediate needs. She also discusses areas where she is excelling in these conversations and areas where she is struggling. The episode concludes with Merchon sharing two practices, journaling and meditation, that have helped her effectively communicate with these three aspects of herself.

"What will future you thank present you for?

Key Takeaways:

• Conversations with past self, future self, and present self are essential for personal growth and decision-making.
• Giving grace to past self allows for self-acceptance and learning from past mistakes.
• Setting goals and priorities for future self helps in making intentional choices aligned with long-term desires.
• Checking in with present self and meeting immediate needs is crucial for overall well-being and balance.
• Journaling and meditation are effective practices for engaging in conversations with past, future, and present self.

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Episodes Mentioned:

Ep. 30 My Word of the Year and How I Manifested our Dream Home

Ep. 33 Adding More to Your Plate with Joan

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Music: The Greatest by All Good Folks, Wanderer by Aylex

Produced By JazzCast Pros Podcast Network

Chapters:

0:00:00 Introducing the three people you need to talk to daily

0:01:49 Reflecting on past self and celebrating wins and lessons learned.

0:05:40 Discussing the importance of having conversations with future self and setting goals.

0:08:48 Exploring the need to check in with present self and prioritize self-care.

0:11:03 Balancing present self and future self in decision-making and facing fears.

0:12:59 Recommending the "Top Three" planner by Erin on Demand as a helpful tool.

0:14:35 Setting priorities for past self, future self, and present self.

0:15:28 Reflecting on priorities and curiosity about uncompleted tasks.

0:16:02 Using data to analyze reasons for not completing tasks.

0:16:31 Managing money with the help of budgeting tools.

0:17:24 Small actions for future self, such as setting up coffee the night before.

0:18:50 Intentional parenting and focusing on positive messaging.

0:19:21 Success in sales and setting goals.

0:20:00 Struggling with exercise and finding a consistent routine.

0:20:40 Difficulty in keeping the house organized and procrastinating on tasks.

0:21:29 Struggling with responding to text messages promptly.

0:22:02 Journaling and meditation as tools for connecting with past and future self.

0:23:00 Recap and conclusion of the episode.

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