A Simple Plan for Your Dreams

In our very full lives we spend so much time doing what we have to do, that rarely is there time "left over" for our dreams. If you want to end this year right, begin to plan for next year.

I'm not encouraging you to map out your days and hours or obsess about strategy. But I am suggesting that you carve out one hour of DreamTime for yourself. If you like this process, you can then do another round with your spouse and family. But lets begin with you. After all, once you connect with your passion -- what you love -- youll have more energy (and perhaps even time) for the people you love.

Making time for your dreams is not selfish. Since people with passion and dreams actually live longer, healthier lives, its actually an act of generosity to make time for dreams that make you happy.

For most of us, the critical first step is to quit something. Do a quick survey of your life and dump at least one activity, group, or bad habit that drains you. If you dont have to do it and dont want to do it, perhaps it's time to say bye-bye. If you cant make that leap yet, you can still move ahead. Perhaps going through this simple process will fuel your desire to make time for your new or important dreams.

In the comfort of your own space, and at your own pace, answer the following questions. Do it on paper or with a good listener. They key is to get it out of your head. As you are writing or speaking, allow more and more detail to come. This stream of consciousness may open you to new ideas and insights. Here are the simple, but important questions for you to answer.

1. What do you love or what matters to you?2. What do you want/desire?3. What do you believe?4. What are you willing to do about this?After you answer these questions, create at least one simple, yet essential, action step to set yourself up for success. What is the single most important thing for you to do this week, or even better, today? If your dream is to write a book, join a writers group, clear a physical space where you can write and be creative. Draft your table of contents. Maybe hire a coach to help you focus on the task at hand.Demonstrate that you're more committed to your dream than to any fear, doubt, or limiting beliefs that might get in your way. Take the essential first step so you can declare that you are in action on your dream.Marcia WiederAmerica's Dream CoachJumpstart your dream right now! Click the link below to gain immediateFREE access to a powerful audio coaching session and an e-excerpt fromMarcias breathtaking book "Finding Your Dream" or visit her website at Dreamcoach.com.
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