Imagine Your

Perfect Day

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REFLECT AND DREAM

Introduction

One of the best ways to create a great future for yourself is to imagine the future you want. Consider where you want to live, what job you would have, what activities you would enjoy, and who you would share them with. By planning your perfect day, you create a vision of the life you want for yourself. When you have a clear idea of the life you desire, it becomes easier to make a plan and stick to it, helping you reach your ultimate goals.

HOW CAN IMAGINATION IGNITE THE FUTURE?

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"Writing in a journal each day allows you to direct your focus to what you accomplished, what you’re grateful for and what you’re committed to doing better tomorrow. Thus, you more deeply enjoy your journey each day.”

Hal Elrod

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What does this statement mean to you?

Journals can help keep important ideas or events fresh in our minds. When we review them later, they may spark new ideas.

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Some people use their journals to imagine scenarios, such as what they think might happen at a school dance.

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In today’s activity, you are going to write a journal entry that describes your perfect day 10 years from now.

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The first step in imagining your perfect day in the future is to revisit your interests.

Design a Bubble Map with yourself at the center. Surrounding the center, create bubbles that include 5-10 ideas for what would make your perfect day.

Consider the following questions:

• Would it involve sports?
• Would you travel?
• Would you spend time shopping?
• Would you be working on an important project?
• Who are you with?

Use these questions to guide your ideas as you fill out your Bubble Map.

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HOW CAN OTHERS HELP YOU DEFINE YOUR FUTURE?

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Trade your Bubble Map with a classmate.

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Look at what they have written in each bubble and ask questions about some of the ideas. Use the provided graphic organizer to write down your questions.

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For example, if one of the bubbles says “Hiking,” you might ask, “Where will you take this hike?” or “How long will your hike be?”

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Once your classmate has asked you their questions, record your answers in bubbles next to the concept they asked questions about. Here is an example.

WHAT IDEAL SCENARIOS CAN YOU IMAGINE FOR YOUR FUTURE?

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• Include the date (10 years from today)
• Indicate how your day starts and ends
• Use timelines during the day like “From 10 to 12 we will….” or “In the early evening we….”
• Be sure to include some of the details found in your Bubble Map
• Add details like:
• The types of food you eat
• How you are dressed
• The way you feel when doing something
• What your see, smell, taste, feel, and hear
• You can also sketch some of your experiences

Writing your Journal Entry

Trade journal entries with another student in class and check for the following:

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- Are there any areas that need more detail?

- Have they met the criteria?

- Are there any grammar or spelling errors?

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Return the journal entry to its owner and provide feedback to help them improve their writing.

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Then, correct any errors or make adjustments to your paper based on your editor’s suggestions.

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Editing Your Journal Entry

WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNED FROM IMAGINING YOUR PERFECT DAY IN THE FUTURE?

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