"Tomorrow You" Does the Most (So Start Helping Her Today)
- Built on YES
- Jan 6
- 2 min read
Let’s get real for a second—how many times have you promised yourself tomorrow is when it all clicks? Tomorrow, you’ll drink more water, crush that big client pitch, organize your inbox, and maybe even hit the gym. But then “tomorrow you” rolls around, swamped with leftovers from today’s chaos.
That’s the thing about “tomorrow you”—she works hard. She handles the emails you left unanswered, the projects you procrastinated, and the laundry you ignored. But here’s the truth: she can only be as strong as the foundation you set today.
Welcome to Mindfulness in Minutes, where we tackle life’s big challenges in bite-sized solutions. Today, we’re talking about how to show some love to your overworked “tomorrow you” and reclaim some balance and mindfulness in your entrepreneurial life.
The “Tomorrow You” Mindset Shift
Think of your day as a handoff in a relay race. Are you passing the baton with clarity and momentum, or are you fumbling it with last-minute panic? Setting up your future self for success starts with a mindfulness exercise that takes just 10 minutes:
Reality Inventory Take a moment to jot down everything on your mental load right now—work tasks, personal to-dos, that lingering thought about whether you replied to your accountant. Seeing it on paper (or a notes app) gives you clarity and helps you prioritize.
The One-Thing Rule Choose one small task to finish today that your “tomorrow you” will thank you for. It could be something as simple as cleaning your workspace or drafting the first three bullet points of your next pitch.
Create Closing Time Entrepreneurs don’t have a clock-out time, but your brain needs one. Set a non-negotiable end to your workday and spend 5 minutes tidying your desk, updating your calendar, or just clearing your mind.
Why This Mindfulness Works for Entrepreneurs
When you’re running the show—whether it’s a side hustle or a small business—it’s easy to feel like you’re always behind. But here’s the secret: mindfulness isn’t about adding more to your plate; it’s about clearing space for what matters. By being intentional with how you end today, you’re giving “tomorrow you” a head start.
💬 Your Turn: What’s one thing you can do for “tomorrow you” today? Drop your ideas in the comments or share how you’re setting your future self up for success.
Say YES to showing up for yourself.