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Dear Future Family

September 9, 2017 By Sue Bassett 12 Comments

Life balance

I recently created an assignment that had students looking ahead to the year 2040. They were to write about their predictions and give any advice to a family that might be opening their letter in 2040. As I read them, I was pleased to see so many having a positive outlook about the future, but so many were down and out on the future being anything but bright.  Some struggled with this task. So, I thought to myself that perhaps I should try to do this assignment. After all, I have had my share of ups and downs and at almost fifty, I have much wisdom to offer. So, here it goes.

 

Dear Future;

Please stop spending so much time on social media. Use it to improve your life, to brand yourself, to connect with others. If you spend hours and hours on it, it will consume you and you will lose valuable moments with your family and friends that you cannot get back. Gone, those moments will be gone.

Please pick up the phone and talk to people. I know you have no time, but a real person is the best thing because that’s how relationships are built. Stop texting all the time. This is coming from someone who had over 2,000 texts last month.

If your children need medication for ADD, do it. I spent years trying other alternatives and once the meds came into play along with their maturity … viola … a child who could manage emotions and school. Instead of constantly hearing about all the things my child couldn’t do and how my child was misbehaving he/she became the child that could manage every aspect of his life and get on the honour roll. There was no need to self-medicate to cope. That alone is worth the decision in the end.

Try to understand the younger generation because they will be your biggest teacher.

Work life balance is a load of____. You will need to find what works for you and patent it.

Do take time to spend many moments with the people who matter for you. Family or friends or both.

Try to take the time to cook healthy and have a vested interest in what goes in your body.

If you become rich, don’t become a snob. You were not rich before and you can return there alone!

Everything seems worse at night, go to bed and wake up in the morning and see your situation in a new light.

Don’t feel the pressure to have a mate or child that society puts on you. Do everything on your terms.

Volunteer! The world needs you and you need to share your skills.

Plan a date night once a month at least with your partner. Invest in the relationship.

Live by the following motto: For every negative there are three positives. Really, really try to do this.

Just ask, the worst they will say is no. Don’t ever lose your voice. You have options, you are not a victim.

Love every aspect of yourself, the fat, your rolls, your wrinkles. You are amazing.

When given a compliment a simple and grateful thank you will do with your head held up high.

Being spiritual or Godly does not mean you let people step on you. Speak up in a way that gets your point across but is not hurtful. We were never meant to act small and timid.

If you dream it, you can do it.

You always have some control in your life, even if you think you don’t.

Live each day to the fullest, you can rest in this life, but you will rest more when you are dead.

Unfortunately, there will be people out there that are not really who they appear to be. If you discover them, learn from this experience. Don’t let it get you down.

 

P.S. Please share one piece of advice to a future family in the comments section.

Filed Under: Journey of Positivity, Lessons Learned

Comments

  1. Via Bella says

    September 11, 2017 at 7:28 pm

    I completely agree with allowing it consume your day. I think we have all been guilty of it to a degree.

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    • Sue Bassett says

      September 18, 2017 at 7:30 am

      I still aim! Sue

      Reply
  2. Racheal says

    September 13, 2017 at 11:17 pm

    Great letter. LOVE IT ALL.

    Reply
    • Sue Bassett says

      September 18, 2017 at 7:29 am

      Thanks. Sue

      Reply
  3. Reba Linker says

    September 14, 2017 at 9:12 pm

    So much wisdom here. Thank you, Sue!

    Reply
    • Sue Bassett says

      September 18, 2017 at 7:29 am

      Your welcome!

      Reply
  4. Natasha Botkin says

    September 14, 2017 at 9:23 pm

    Love this! Youth are quite wise and not nearly as shallow as they’ve been deemed. Xoxo

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    • Sue Bassett says

      September 18, 2017 at 7:29 am

      I agree completely! Sue

      Reply
  5. Vatsala Shukla says

    September 15, 2017 at 2:48 am

    I do agree with all the points you’ve written to your Future Self, Sue. I go on a regular social media detox and have trained myself to use a timer with 15 minutes allotted to my 3 most important platforms in the morning and then again in the evening to catch up.

    One item I added to my list a long time back was to stop signing up for every telesummit or if I was interested, listen to the sessions that really appealed to me. I learn more by talking to real people in real life – and walking with my dog who attracts people to get conversations started. 🙂

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    • Sue Bassett says

      September 18, 2017 at 7:28 am

      I love both these ideas!! The 15 minutes can be hard but are worth it! Sue

      Reply
  6. Jonita Dsouza says

    September 21, 2017 at 6:17 am

    Love this letter! I am sure that your Future Self is absolutely delighted to read this too! 🙂

    Reply
    • Sue Bassett says

      September 21, 2017 at 7:14 am

      I love your comment. Sue

      Reply

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