Key points

Writing about your ideal self can enhance personal growth and boost well-being.

Your best self aligns with values, unlike the external-driven "ought" self.

Clear vision of your best self fuels motivation and goal-setting.

Research suggests that writing about your best possible self improves well-being (Carrillo et al., 2019). Striving to be your best self fosters personal growth and a sense of fulfillment.

We all have times when we feel like we’re being our “best selves” (even if only for a fleeting moment). And other times… not so much. So how do we cultivate this best version of ourselves so it’s more consistent? How do you bridge the gap between where you are and who you want to become?

Your best self is the idealized version of yourself living life to your fullest pote

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