5 Ways to Start Crafting Your Highest Self
James Allen once said, “You are today where your thoughts have brought you; you will be tomorrow where your thoughts take you.”
Our entire story unfolds in our minds before it materializes in the world. This truth liberates us from being victims of our circumstances and places the responsibility for our lives squarely on our shoulders. The journey to a new story takes time, especially for those who weren't raised in a nurturing environment and may have more reconditioning to do. But the path to change is the same for everyone: you create your story and then believe in it wholeheartedly.
Transforming your current story into a better one takes time and daily effort. It took years to form your current beliefs, so be patient with yourself as you work to change them. Believe that the new story you envision is not only possible but inevitable in the long term. Remember, countless others have transformed their lives in ways beyond imagination—why should you be any different?
Even if you've tried a thousand times and failed, never assume that past failures dictate future outcomes. Challenge your limitations and see them as invitations to grow. Keep focusing on the person you want to be and the life you want to design, moving closer and closer to your destination.
It's true: everything you have, don’t have, achieved, or failed to achieve, started in your mind. Many of us haven't harnessed the power of our thoughts, but we experience their results every day without understanding how or why things happen. The exciting news is that you have the power of choice. You can choose what aspects of yourself to focus on, which strengths to cultivate, and which fears to overcome. You can choose the new beliefs to install and the obsolete beliefs to eliminate. Ultimately, your highest self is determined not by your environment but by your absolute commitment to embody it every day.
So, if you were already your highest self and could accomplish anything you wanted, what would your life's story be, and how would you explain it to others? Write down the story of your highest self. What core beliefs does she rely on? What feelings does she experience? What accomplishments and failures make her life unique? Realize that you are that person—you are her! Let this sink in. Belief is the core of this practice. You must truly believe in your story, your ability to change, and your potential for growth. If you don't believe in your story, it won't unfold as you wish, and you'll end up choosing another story instead, the one you do believe. Develop the inner beliefs required for your highest self to complete her quest successfully. What beliefs do you need to adopt for your story to unfold the way you wish? What current beliefs serve you well, and which do not?
Start small, but do something every day that your highest self would do. Is she a writer? Write for 15 minutes today. Does she invest money? Put $20 into the stock market. Does she wake up early and do yoga? Wake up 15 minutes earlier than usual and do 10 minutes of yoga. Does she have a self-sustaining farm? Plant some basil on your windowsill. Does she run a multi-million dollar business? Make one dollar today. The key is to start small, but be consistent. Do not let another day go by without some proof that you believe in your story, your ability to change, and your potential to grow. Prove it to yourself and your highest self. Be patient and watch how things unfold. The time will pass anyway, so aim for a goal your highest self would be proud of.
5 Ways to Craft Your Highest Self
Start With Your Story
Write the story of your highest self: her beliefs, feelings, and achievements. What does she value most? Begin to see yourself as her right now.
Take Daily Aligned Actions
Do one small thing every day that your highest self would do—write, move, invest, or grow. Small steps build big changes over time.
Challenge Limiting Beliefs
Identify and question the thoughts and beliefts holding you back. Replace them with beliefs that support the person you’re becoming. Think of the stories you tell yourself - “I come from this type of family, so I can’t xyz” “I am not meant for xyz because of abc” “I’m not xyz enough, so I can’t have abc” and then replace them with a more positive spin “I come from this type of family, so it has taught me to be more resilient than others, which will make achieving my goals even easier”
Trust the Process
Real transformation takes patience. Focus on progress, not perfection, and know that every step forward counts. Year after year, month after month, day after day.
Embody Your Power to Choose
Every day, choose actions, thoughts, and habits that align with your highest self. Your power lies in your ability to choose again and again and again. It really all comes down to choices - how you choose to spend your time, what you choose to believe. Once you really feel the responsibility and power that you have in choosing, nothing is impossible.