About this episode

Debbie Millman discusses the 10-year life design exercise to help individuals align their future with their true desires.

If you've ever felt successful on the outside but misaligned on the inside, or wondered how to design a life that truly feels meaningful and aligned, today's episode will give you a powerful new way to think about your future. In this episode of The Art of Living Well Podcast®, Marnie and Stephanie sit down with designer, author, educator, and longtime host of the Design Matters podcast, Debbie Millman. Debbie shares the powerful 10-year life design exercise she has taught students for more than 15 years that helps people imagine their future without limitations. Many people appear successful on the surface yet feel disconnected from what truly matters to them. Debbie explains how writing a declaration about your future can help you reconnect with what you actually want, move past fear and self-doubt, and begin taking courageous steps toward the life you envision. Whether you're navigating midlife transitions, career shifts, or simply feeling called to something more meaningful, this conversation will inspire you to pause, reflect, and ask yourself one powerful question: If not now, when? Key Takeaways: Prioritizing courage is the first step toward designing a life that truly…

People in this episode

Hosts: Marnie Dachis Marmet, Stephanie May Potter

Guest: Debbie Millman

Topics covered

• life design
• 10-year vision
• personal alignment
• courage
• self-discovery

Keywords

• life design
• 10-year vision
• personal growth
• courage
• self-doubt

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Design Matters

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