
· K. Larkin · Future-Self Writing
The Best Possible Self Exercise
The best possible self exercise is a simple, research-backed way to write the life you want in real sentences. The study behind it, and how to try it this week.


The best possible self exercise is a simple, research-backed way to write the life you want in real sentences. The study behind it, and how to try it this week.

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