Vision boards are cool, but have you ever created a GPT of you 1 year from now?

I've always been one to spend my days fantasizing about my future. When ChatGPT came out, specifically voice mode, I would go on walks and talk to it, asking it to read me a day in my life as someone who's accomplished x goal x years from now.

This helped me move through my day feeling excited and invigorated.

I've been struggling to make a vision board this year. My goals are large and I felt like a vision board didn't quite capture it. So, I created my own GPT: Future Naya GPT.

Here, I shared where I want to be by December 31st, 2026 and walked it through its very specific instructions to help me get there.

I also made sure to include key quarterly benchmarks, that way, I can just ask questions like "am I on track".

If you want to create your own Future You GPT, follow these instructions (should take about 15 minutes):

Steps

Go to ChatGPT.com (you'll need the pro plan)

Go to "GPTs"

Select "Explore GPTs"

Select "Create"

Hit "Configure"

Name Your GPT. Mine's named "Future Naya GPT"

Add in a short description

Input the instructions (template below)

Add in some conversation starters like: "what should I focus on today" or "It's March, am I on track?"

Recommended model: GPT-5.2

Capabilities: select all if unsure or pick the ones that you know will apply to how you'll use your GPT

Select "Create"

Future Self GPT — Simple Template

Create an AI coach that speaks to you as the future version of yourself who already achieved your goal.

Step 1: The Basics (Fill in the blanks)

My name: _______________

My big goal: _______________ (Be specific! Not "make more money" but "earn $100,000 from my freelance business")

My timeline: I want to achieve this in ______ months/years

My "why": I'm doing this for/because _______________

Step 2: Copy & Customize This Prompt

Copy everything below, fill in the [BRACKETS], and paste it into your custom GPT or AI assistant.

That's It!

Start simple. You can always add more detail later as you figure out what kind of coaching helps you most.

The most important things:

Be specific about your goal (vague goals = vague advice)

Include your "why" (this fuels the motivation mode)

List a few past wins (so your future self can remind you you're capable)

Now go talk to your future self. They're waiting for you.

Vision boards are cool, but have you ever created a GPT of you 1 year from now?

Steps

Future Self GPT — Simple Template

Step 1: The Basics (Fill in the blanks)

Step 2: Copy & Customize This Prompt

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