Choose a situation
Pick a manageable decision or conversation you would like to approach differently.
Imagine a helpful quality
Picture yourself acting with a quality you value, such as patience, curiosity or clarity. Notice the specific words or actions this would involve.
Bring the idea back to today
Choose one action you can practise in your actual circumstances. Consider what information or support would help.
Check what you learnt
Afterwards, compare your expectation with what happened. This is an imagination exercise; references to a future self or another path are metaphors.
Further reading and support
This is a Get Quantum reflection activity. For information about mental health and access to services, visit NHS mental health information.