How Do I Make My Dreams Come True

Why do some people achieve their dreams and other don't? Well there are a few ingredients to help your dreams come true. A bit like making a cake leave out the eggs and your cake won't be a cake, well not a very edible one. The same with achieving dreams put the right things in the mix for a good result. These are the things that have helped me:

Belief - you have to really believe, without a doubt that your dream is possible for you to achieve. The more you dwell on it the more you bring it into focus and into your life.

Plan - you have to make a plan of how it can be achieved. For example if it takes money, how will you raise the money; if it takes time, how will you fit it into your life. There are only 24 hours in anyone's day, something may have to be dropped to give you the time needed.

When - is it the right time for it to come to fruition; this year, next year, in 5 years time? You may have current commitments now but that doesn't stop you making a start. You need time for the dream to grow from an idea to your desired outcome. From little acorns, oak trees grow!

Desire - you must develop a burning desire or passion to achieve your dream, to grow it from a fleeting wish to a dream come true.

Action - then of course take action, or it will remain a wish that will wither and die, leaving you with regrets Nothing changes until you change and take action.

It is possible to make dreams come true, it does take effort, consistent effort, but if you build your desire and belief sufficiently it won't feel like effort as "whatever it takes" is bringing you nearer to your dream. As the desire and excitement grows it becomes an unstoppable force, so be sure before you begin your dream is really what you want. When your desire is strong it keeps you on track when you stumble.

A number of years ago I met a young girl, whose life revolved around a wheel chair. It hadn't always been like that she used to be fit and healthy, but one day she awoke with no feeling or use in her legs and lower body. Overnight she had become a paraplegic. Despite medical intervention nothing could be done to help her.

Everyday for years she stood for a while in a wooden frame with the help of carers, she was determined she would walk again and has never stopped believing.

The last I heard she had raised enough money for stem cell treatment, and went abroad for treatment. The good news is feeling has begun again in her legs. She had belief and a strong desire, visualised the end result, without knowing the exact development in medical research; she didn't give up however impossible it felt for years. You can achieve your dreams too! Are you determined enough?

Now in comparison my dreams: to start an online business, work at home and winter in the sun, sound quite tame but I'm doing all those things and loving every minute. Whatever your dreams, they are your dreams and just as important to you.

What are your dreams? Do you have enough courage and belief to achieve them? Is your desire burning hot, do you think about your dreams every day and visualize the end result.

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5 Tips to Overcome Your (Probably Irrational) Fears

Don't let fear stop your from living life on purpose. Here's how to step in to your spotlight and shine.

             

Fear can be crippling. Fear can be debilitating. Fear feeds resistance and stops us from achieving dreams, from challenging the status quo, from using our voices, from trying something new.

It’s doubtful that there are many businesspeople who have gone through their career without experiencing fear—loss of face, loss of market share, loss of revenue, or worse still, loss of forward momentum. Many question Can I? Who would want to listen to me? Do I have the experience to do this?

Crazy thoughts and irrational fears.

The truth is that fear, for many of us, is present every day. The question is how to turn the feeling of fear into a powerful tool. Here are five key tips to remove the fear and achieve the success that you want:

1. It all starts with YOU.

The only judgment that matters is the one you have of yourself, so decide what is it that you are going to stand for, what your testament is to the world, what difference you want to make today to influence the lives of others around you. When you have a sense of clarity and purpose for yourself and your life, when you are clear on your why, you can then begin the journey to achieve what you desire from your life, business or profession, and enjoy longevity in your success because you are living life on purpose.

2. Trust your intuition.

Understand what makes up your value system and own it. Live it. Work it. If you don’t start leading from within, taking control to acknowledge your own values and beliefs and the person that you are on the inside, you will never be capable of being the better person on the outside. This system is unique to you and it is your responsibility to take ownership. There are times when it will be challenged or when you will give in to other’s values—and you will look back and wish you had trusted your intuition. That intuition, that gut feeling? Don’t ever mistrust it. It is a key part of you, and you should learn that it is one of your best assets. Ignore at your peril.

3. Be brave.

Stepping out of your comfort zone creates a new perspective—we know this. Yet fear gets in the way and we get trapped, stuck in status quo, a place of stagnation and no growth. Be brave and take a journey to the edge. This alone will strengthen you and give a massive boost to your self-confidence and self-belief. Stepping out of your comfort zone empowers and engages, it forces you to face your fear head-on. Imagine the possibilities and use this to fuel your bravery as you discover new opportunities and unlock new pathways to success.

4. Stand in your spotlight.

Don’t be afraid to be brilliant. Have the resilience to shine and follow your dreams of business and personal success. There is nothing wrong with making your own profile, or your own brand, as strong as you possibly can. Because it is only when you are operating from that position of self-leadership that you can truly give to others.

5. Chase progress over perfection.

Most of us instinctively spend time and energy seeking the big goals and achievements—those moments that are incredibly satisfying and equally, at times, hard to come by. Focusing only on the bigger goals can lead to disappointment and frustration, and while those big picture goals are important, we often lose sight of the incremental successes and achievements along the way. Take time to acknowledge and recognize the small wins each and every day.

6. Take action.

Much of what we fear is the future. It is important to bring our overthinking mind continuously into the present, focusing on what needs to be done right now, and take action and get on with it. Action allows us to overcome fear and inertia because by taking action, by doing it anyway, by being brave and going for it, we feel back in control.

7. Embrace decision-making.

When you hold back from making decisions out of a fear of failure, it engenders that same fear in others around you. This means lackluster projects, an endemic inability to change the status quo and a potential lack of future leaders around you. A large part of being brave is to risk failing, make the tough calls, and show those around you that this is OK.

It is those people who are willing to challenge themselves, who make themselves accountable for their own success, and ultimately their own happiness, who recognize the need to reach a little bit further, a little bit higher, who end up with the biggest satisfaction. Be 5 percent braver than everyone else. Dig deep and share your unique talent, your thought leadership, your expertise. Create energy and that energy will drive change for you and those around you. It is those who take the leap, who face their fears who are able to create momentum in their success dreams.

At the end of the day, what will it cost you if you don’t at least try?

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