Saturday, January 05, 2008

How to catch a dream?

You can fulfill yours, too – whatever they are.

1.) Identify your dream – Sometimes people get confused and think they don’t know what they want to achieve. We all know what our dreams are, but what’s important is to identify the essence of them. For instance, if since the age of eight, you’ve wanted to be a ballet dancer but you’re now over twenty and know might not make it as the lead on a first-class show, don’t give up. What excited you about being a dancer in the first place? Was it the need to perform? If it was, channel that need into something else – maybe part of the public sphere. I suggest you ask yourself a few pointed questions to help identify your dreams. Ask yourself what you regret not having done in life. Do you regret not travelling? Do you regret not going to college? Then ask yourself what it was that stopped you doing it – like money or your age? Then think if any of these obstacles can realistically be overcome – are you really too old to go travelling at the age of your own? Questioning yourself like this will bring out your real aspirations and dreams.

2.) Set your dreams in motion – One of the best ways of getting your dreams into motion is writing them down. Get a piece of paper, some pens or pencils and sketch out exactly what it is you would like to achieve. It could be a relationship you want or job – sketch out what you need to do to achieve it. Note down the money, qualifications and phone numbers of organizations that could help you. Get together (if possible) three or four friends who are also trying to set their dreams in motion and meet (again, if possible) once a month to give each other support. They’ll help you with decision making and motivation. People who get their dreams up and running do it with the right support.

3.) Stick with your dreams – Accept that if you want to lead an exciting life, then setbacks are part of the deal. If one does occur don’t let it shatter your confidence – keep sight of your dreams. It’s useful to have an image of what the dream will be like once it is achieved. Visualise yourself in your new life – think about it every time you feel like giving up. Making positive affirmations are suggested. Tell yourself “I’m a winner” or “my life is getting better” – and you should avoid criticising yourself; it always leads to failure.

4.) How to keep your dreams – Don’t move the good posts. The problem is, when your dream has become a reality, you begin to think that if you did it anybody can do it – and you see it as ordinary. But this is so wrong. Instead try and recognise your achievment and celebrate it. If you don’t, you may be in danger of losing it. Sadly, most of the pleasure in even major achievments means off after a couple months. Set your sights on something new – it’s all about staying involved and striding onwards and upwards.

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