Do you have a dream but feel that it is too big, or impossible to achieve? The concept of dreams can be scary because they are seemingly out of our reach. But if you want something bad enough, anything is possible. There are countless stories of ordinary people who did extraordinary things because they wanted it badly enough and were willing to work hard to make their dreams come true.
Dreams are what keep us motivated to wake up each day. It's the reason why we get out of bed and do what we need to do, but sometimes it is hard for people to imagine their dream becoming reality. To help you visualize your dreams becoming a reality, here are some tips that you can try:
1) Make a Vision Board
Vision boards are used as a visual representation of your dreams and what you want to accomplish in life. It is usually made up of pictures and words that inspire you and motivate you on your path to success. You can buy a pack or simply use a piece of paper, notebook, or poster board and paste whatever supplies you have around the house such as photos, magazine cutouts, quotes etc. The idea behind vision boards is that by putting everything in one place for you to look at daily, it will help motivate and inspire you so that your dream may seem more achievable each day. You can even download a vision board app from Playstore ( if you are android user)
2) Set Goals
Setting goals is a great way to stay focused on what you want in life. When you set a goal, it becomes a plan of action that can help you achieve your dream. But don't just set any goal, make sure that it is SMART: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time bound. This will help ensure that your goal is achievable and has a clear end date so you can measure your progress along the way.
3) Make a Timeline
Similar to setting goals, making a timeline can also be helpful in achieving your dreams. By plotting out what you need to do and when you need to do it by, you are creating a plan and a schedule that can help you stay on track. This way you won't get overwhelmed by all the things that need to be done in order for your dream to happen. You'll know what needs to be done this week, month or year so you can work backwards from your end goal.
4) Get Creative
One of the best ways to make anything seem possible is simply imagining it happening. It's no surprise that dreams are usually visualized in our imaginations before they become real somewhere down the road. So what better way to visualize your dreams coming true than by using your imagination? Whether it is daydreaming, meditating or practicing visualization exercises, use whatever technique works best for you and try spending some time each day imagining how you can make your dream a reality.
5) Get Side Jobs
Not only is the idea of having a side job an excellent way to earn some money, it's also a great way to help you achieve your dreams. If there is something that you have been wanting to do, now is a perfect time to start working towards it with a second job. It will give you extra motivation and fuel for when times get tough and more often than not, people who are working towards their dreams usually find themselves doing work related to their dream job on the side anyway - even if they aren't getting paid for it (i.e.: writing articles). So don't be afraid of taking up another job or helping out with some extra work on the side; it might just be the push you need to achieve your dream.
6) Take Action
Dreams without action are nothing more than fantasies. In order for your dreams to become a reality, you have to take some form of action. This could be anything from setting up a business plan to researching what you need to do in order to make your dream happen. The most important thing is that you start somewhere and start moving forward. Sooner or later, all of the little actions that you took will add up and help you reach your destination.
7) Surround Yourself with Positive People
One of the best things about surrounding yourself with positive people is that they will always help lift you up when you're feeling down. Not only that, but they will also help keep you motivated and inspired on your journey to achieving your dreams. Negative people can be a huge drain on your energy and motivation, so it's important to distance yourself from them (or at the very least, not let them affect you) if they are not helping you move forward.
8) Take Risks
One of the biggest things that holds most people back from achieving their dreams is fear - fear of the unknown, fear of failure, etc. But in order to achieve anything great in life, we have to take risks. This means doing something outside of our comfort zone and stepping into the unknown. Yes, there is a chance that we might fail, but there is also the possibility that we will succeed. And if you never try, how can you expect to know? So next time you want to achieve something that seems impossible or out of your reach, take a risk and go for it. You might be pleasantly surprised by what happens.
9) Set Goals - Again
As mentioned earlier in this post, setting goals can help us accomplish many things in life; including achieving our dreams! Whether it be daily goals or long-term goals, goal-setting is an important part of not only bringing your dreams into reality but making sure that they keep happening too after you have achieved them. So start with some smaller goals along the way so you don't get overwhelmed later on when attempting to achieve your dream and make sure to celebrate each accomplishment along the way!
Dreams are an important part of our lives; they motivate us, inspire us and help keep us going when things get tough. Achieving our dreams is not always easy but it is definitely worth it in the end. So use the tips in this blog post to help you on your journey and don't give up until you reach your destination.
I actually know someone who said to me. I will write £10,000 on papers and put it up in every room in my house. That would motivate me to reach my goal. Yes goal settings, plans and positive people around us is a must to reach what we want.