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30 Days to Your Future Self: Journals & Tools I’d Gift Myself

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After years of just surviving, I finally decided to start showing up for her — the future version of me I barely remembered. Here’s a curated list of journals, prompts, books and micro-tools I’d give to that future-self today. Think of it as a little...
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Start Here: Spark-Ready Reads — books + journals

These are the books and journals that cracked something open in me — the ones that whispered, “You’re allowed to begin again.”

 
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If journals feel intimidating, the Leapbook will help you reclaim your self-trust, anchor proof of your inner knowing, and track the quiet kind of magic that’s been with you all along.
The Leapbook: Journal of Cosmic Proof & Magic
 
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When you want to change, but can't. This book can help you understand what blocks you may be putting up without realizing it.
The Mountain Is You: Transforming Self-Sabotage
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If you have been focused on surviving, it is hard to start going inward and allowing self-care This book is a gentle bridge to healing.
You Can Heal Your Life: 40th Anniversary Edition
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If you have been trying to heal for a while, self help books can start to feel all the same. This book is like a breath of fresh air. A lot of times, we just need to hear things in a fresh way to actually take them in.
I Am Diosa: Healing, Self-Love & Soul
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A 30-day guided journal for women who are emotionally overwhelmed, burnt out, or quietly holding on to more than they realize.
Let It Go: 30-Day Journal for Healing
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When you have been in survival mode, it is like mission impossible to simply attract or manifest good things because you don't actually feel it to be true. This book (once you get past the woo woo of it all) helps you make the shifts you need to fina...
The Essential Law of Attraction Collection
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Daily Anchors — add special touches and rituals to every morning

Tiny rituals that keep me tethered when life feels floaty. I don’t always do them perfectly — but I always feel a little more like myself after.

 
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If doing nice things for yourself still feels unsafe, start small. When I use this gorgeous tea mug, it is like a little wink saying that I do deserve things that make me feel good and joyful. It's not silly, it's sacred.
Tea Forte Ceramic Kati Cup w/ Infuser
 
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There are a lot of breathwork apps out there so find one that actually works for you. This one is free and a good way to start exploring breathwork
Breathe: relax & focus - Apps on Google Play
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Everyone says to meditate. But when you have been in suvival mode, sitting in silence can feel like your skin is on fire. Try guided meditations instead. Insight timer has pretty decent free options and you can also find a lot on YouTube.
Insight Timer — Free Meditation App
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It sometimes feels like the only advice you get on your healing journey is to practice gratitude. But even that is hard to do when you are stuck in survival think. This journal takes a playful twist that helps you let your gurard down and let those f...
30 Days of Magic: A Gratitude Journal
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Definitely test out different frequencies of healing music. Healing House is something that always hits right for me, but there is so much out there for different healing needs so make your own healing playlist
Healing House ❤️‍🔥
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Extras That Shift My Mood — candles, teas, playlists, affirmations

When my brain spirals or energy dips, these small joys remind me that magic lives in the micro-moments.

 
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These are 9 tiny tools I still use when I just can’t. No pressure. No fixing. Just space.
When You Just Can’t: 9 Simple Tools to Interrupt the Spiral
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I cannot tel a lie- I looove patchouli. It instantly grounds me and shifts my mood. But if you are in the hate patchouli club, no worries. This brand has other amazing scents that may work for you
Mystarae Aromatherapy Candle
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A lot of times, I'll just jump up and down and that is enough. But this video is great for calming you down and releasing all the jittery icks.
Somatic Shaking: Shake off the Stress | Emotional and Physical Healing
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This does need 30 minutes, so it's not a quick “snap out of it” but Dr. Joe's meditations never let me down and always get me out of my spiraling doom thoughts. This one helps to FEEL that better things really are possible.
Quantum Field Meditation To Create The Life You Want
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Free Resources That Helped

The free gems that grounded me — because healing shouldn’t be paywalled.

 
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I created this free starter kit growing the set of micro actions I used to help myself break out of stuck and survival. I hope the kit helps you too!
Starter Kit | Start Your Joyful Journey Today
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Sometimes, a single word, phrase, scribbled answer, or even a doodle is enough to shift your energy. That’s why I love 5-minute journal prompts for burnout
5-Minute Journal Prompts for Burnout (When You’re Too Tired to Journal)
 
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This quick meditation is perfect for anyone still uncomfortable with sitting quietly. It creates an amzaing inner shift that will carry thoughout your day
5 Minute Meditation to Align with Your Highest Potential | Dr. Joe Dispenza
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