Feeling ready to start that dream life of yours?
Step number 1 is defining for yourself what your dream life truly is…
So, if you don’t know what exactly that looks like, or you feel like you just can’t get there, here’s a quick pep talk before you go any further.
Ready now? Have a seat, get cozy, and just focus for these next few minutes.
#1. Determine what your dream life looks like.
Consider the who, the where, and the what. Be honest with yourself, what do you want out of life?
Right now, some of these things you’re envisioning might be out of your comfort zone or feel too good to be true.
But those dreams are in your heart for a reason; get real and come to the conclusion that you can achieve anything if you put in the work.
#2. Put a plan together and start taking step-by-step action.
Break down you dream life into categories and make a plan with steps for each category.
Consider this… If you want to lose weight, you should start by making a plan consisting of a healthy diet, exercise schedule, etc.
If you want to quit your job and start traveling the world, you should start by making a plan of how you’re going to financially support yourself. Do you have an emergency fund, will you be working remote and on the go?
Having a dream and just “winging it” can be extremely stressful and overwhelming.
If you break it down and make a plan, you’ll find that your dream is attainable if you just follow the steps to make it happen.
#3. Stay focused and intentional.
Stay focused and adjust the way you see the world. “Your beliefs create your consciousness, your consciousness creates your reality, and your reality is maintained by the way your mind filters information.”
Here’s an example:
You find a new car that you love, and you make the purchase. It’s yours. Suddenly, you realize you are seeing that same car out on the road everywhere you go.
Now obviously, you know that not all of these cars were purchased on the same day that you got yours… you’re just noticing them more now.
When you bought your new car, you were sending the signal to your mind that “this car is important to me”. Because of that, your mind is now showing you these cars that have always been there.
If you focus your attention on what you want and what you need to do, opportunities will become more noticeable to you.
#4. Consistency (and courage) is key.
Being consistent in your plan is very important.
Think of all the steps you need to work on right now to get closer to living your dream life and try to turn them into habits.
Eventually, we will all have a day (multiple days, actually) that we feel like giving up on our plan.
Don’t.
Allow yourself to take a break… but after a day or two, revisit what your dream life looks like and remind yourself why you’re working so hard to get there.
Jump back into it once you find your motivation and have the courage to keep moving forward.
#5. Put a stop to any self-limiting beliefs.
There’s no doubt about it, everyone working towards their dream life will at some point be hit by a self-limiting belief.
It’s important to learn how to overcome these limiting beliefs that you might have about yourself.
Identify what your self-limiting beliefs are and how they impact the way you live your life.
An example of this is thinking you are not worthy or qualified enough. In return, you might never allow yourself to apply for opportunities leading to your dream career.
Another example is thinking that you cannot handle conflict or confrontation. In return, you might never stand up for yourself and find yourself giving into others even when you disagree.
Once you identify your self-limiting beliefs, challenge yourself by developing new behaviors and positive beliefs.
Also, take a moment to think back on all the things you have accomplished. Have you proved any of your self-limiting beliefs wrong while accomplishing those things? Most likely.
Self-limiting beliefs only cause you to have a negative mindset.
Work on your mindset and your confidence and keep working towards those dreams, girl. I believe in you!
Remember, life is short.
Don’t waste your time being unhappy when you can be achieving your goals and living your dream life.
Your dream life is not only attainable, but also important.