Dream BIG, start small

I have a vivid imagination and can pretty much conjure anything up in this little mastermind of mine! Over the years I have had many HUGE dreams and aspirations, but have either been too scared or too overwhelmed to even attempt to achieve them. Yes, its sad, I know.

So now I’m at the point where I am ready to face my dreams head on, I want to share some tips on how to tackle your dreams. I'll keep it simple, because that's the key! Here we go:

3 top tips on How to overcome the dream jitters

Write down your goals clearly

Be as simple as possible and avoid a long list. I used to make a long list of New year resolutions with no clear plan of how to achieve them, I was setting myself up for failure. Nowadays I only have 3 big goals for the year maximum! I write these down along with a plan of how to achieve them.

Have a map

I was going to say plan, but I find that I need to be much more prescriptive than just “planning”. Living a purpose filled life is a journey, so having a map makes travelling the journey much easier! I have found that creating a clear map of EXACTLY how I plan to achieve my goal, with very specific steps, brings my plans to life. All of a sudden my goals become tangible. So be as specific as you can about each step, and watch your dreams come to life!

Start from where you are, work with what you got

It's so easy to be overwhelmed by the sheer volume of work that has to be done, or overcome with fear at the prospect of actually achieving your dreams. The key is to start right where you are with whatever resources you have; that's the beauty of following a map! Take the step that you can take and reward yourself for it.

Bonus tip: Get support!

Surround yourself with people that are headed in the direction of your dreams. Go to networking events, get a mentor, get talking about your dreams on a daily basis. The more you talk about it, the more you keep it alive!

These are just some of the lessons I'm learning as I pursue the life I want. I hope I've encouraged you to stay on track or to pull up your socks and get to work!

So in the spirit of starting where we are, what is the first step in your journey? Starting this blog is mine. It wasn’t easy because I’ve had to be so open, but it’s been pivotal in getting my journey started. Comment below with yours and let’s discuss. :-)