3 Steps to Make Your Dreams into Reality

3
Steps to Make Your Dreams into Reality

Everyone has a dream – many dreams
actually – but few believe that they can actually
achieve them. Nevertheless, some people achieve their dreams while others live
lives of regret. Some are inspired and follow through, while others delay or
give up entirely on their dreams in exchange for whatever excuses they comfort
themselves with.

What are the factors that make that
difference between the person who achieves and the one who regrets?

Here are three simple steps you can take to help you
live the life of your dreams:

1.    
Motivation.
Everyone has their own motivations for their dreams. Consider what motivates
you towards your goal. It could be financial freedom, more free time, or a
second home in the Caribbean. Whatever it is, remind yourself of it on a daily
basis.

For example,
having pictures of your dream Caribbean home hung on the fridge or in your work
space will remind you of your dream and refresh your mind with motivation.

·      
When you suffer inevitable setbacks
or frustration, a visible reminder of your dream will help motivate you to do
what is necessary to get back on track toward your goal.

It is also
important to give yourself rewards along the way. Rewarding yourself after
making a breakthrough, such as acquiring a new client, learning a new computer
program, or sharing a smile with your teenager, is absolutely necessary to
effectively following through on your path to success.

Treat yourself
to a nice dinner, take the day off for a game of golf, or reward yourself with
something else you like. Your reward will give you a refreshing break from the
trials and tribulations on your path to success and bring you new energy to
continue working toward your goal.

·      
Giving yourself a reward here and
there along the way will reinvigorate your motivation with its positive result.

2.    
Planning.
Although developing a systematic plan may seem obvious if you want to achieve
your goals, many people overlook or downplay this process and then wonder why
they aren’t moving forward toward their goal. Be sure to take the time to plan
your path for greater success!

·      
Once you have a broad plan to
reaching your goal, you must fine-tune all the details. Put
it down on paper, even if it’s an emotional or psychological life goal, and
determine the steps necessary to make that goal a reality.

·      
Put a time frame on it.
Put all excuses aside with a finite deadline for each step.

·      
Be realistic of your own
competencies.

Creating a
realistic step-by-step plan with a deadline will bring your dream to life.
Setting definable little goals to achieve on the way to your desired large goal
will enable you to follow your plan through to success.

3.    
Action.
Lastly, no dream or goal can be achieved without action. If you’ve developed
your plan as recommended, you will see that there are a number of little steps
you must take on a daily or intermittent basis that will further you on your
path to your ultimate goal.

·      
Your little steps give you the map
to your treasure. Take action to follow your map.
Each step you complete brings you closer to your goal.

·      
Evaluate your actions and revise
your map as necessary. If a plan falls through, then be
adaptable to change it until you find yourself back on the path to success.

Motivation, planning and action will
enable you to create and live the life you’ve always wanted. It may take some
time, but following these steps will guide you to success.