The Lifeline
A brief exercise about time and what matters
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Average life expectancy is around 80. Adjust if you like.
born 35 years old end
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Sit with where you've placed yourself.
What do you notice?
No right answer. Just what comes up when you look at the arc.
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What has the time behind you contained?
What matters most about it?
Not a summary — just what feels significant when you look back.
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What do you want the time ahead to contain?
What would make it feel well spent?
Not goals or plans — what would you want to be true of this time?
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Given all of that —
What's one thing you want to do differently, or keep doing, starting now?
Small is fine. Concrete is better than abstract.
This exercise is inspired by existential approaches within Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
It is for personal reflection only and does not constitute therapy or clinical advice.
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