Okay, so I’ve been messing around with this idea of “future reading cards.” Sounds kinda woo-woo, right? But honestly, it’s been surprisingly helpful for getting my head straight and planning stuff out. I wanted to share how i do it, my whole process from start to finish.
Getting Started: The Idea
First, I needed some cards. You could totally use regular playing cards, but I wanted something a bit more…intentional. So I grabbed a basic, blank deck of index cards.
My Method: Making it Work
Here’s what I do, step-by-step:
- Think about stuff: I started by just sitting down and thinking. What’s been bugging me? What am I excited about? What am I totally clueless about? Big stuff, small stuff, whatever.
- Write it down: I grabbed a pen and started scribbling on the cards. Each card got one question, idea, or worry. For example: “Will I actually finish that project?” or “Should I take that online course?” or even just “What should I focus on this week?”.
- Shuffle ’em up: Once I had a decent pile of cards, I shuffled them. Really mixed them up good. No peeking!
- Pick some cards: I spread the cards out face down and just picked a few. Sometimes three, sometimes five, It’s not a magic number thing, but about the feeling.
- Think some more: This is where the “reading” part comes in. I’d flip over the cards I picked and see what they said. The key is to find that connection between cards.
Making Sense of It All
It’s not about predicting the future, okay? It’s about seeing your own thoughts and feelings from a different angle. For example, the first time I did this, I pulled cards that said:
- “Am I spending too much time on social media?”
- “Should I start a new hobby?”
- “Will my work presentation go well?”
Now, on their own, these are just random questions. But together, they made me realize something. I was probably feeling anxious about my presentation (card 3), and I was using social media as a way to avoid thinking about it (card 1). And the “new hobby” card (card 2)? Maybe that was my brain’s way of saying, “Hey, you need a healthy distraction, not just endless scrolling!”
The Wrap-Up: What I Learned
So, that’s my “future reading cards” thing. It’s simple, I’m not try to make it perfect or overthinking. And you know what? It’s been a really cool way to get some clarity and make some actual, concrete plans. I’ve used it to decide whether to take on new projects, to figure out my weekly priorities, and even just to calm down when I’m feeling overwhelmed. It helps me to see the clearer direction and the big picture I missed.
Give it a try! You might surprise yourself with what you discover. Remember, it’s all about your own thoughts. Good luck!
