How to Chase Your Dreams: A Four-Step Guide

Do you ever dream so big that you scare yourself into believing that you can’t possibly achieve what you’ve dreamt? What is it that’s standing in your way? A famous Henry Ford quote says, “Whether you think you can or you think you can’t-you’re right.” This is a powerful quote that certainly applies to chasing your dreams. Here are some quick tips to help you get started with chasing those dreams that reside in your heart:

1. Clearly define your dreams. Take some time to list your dreams. What are those things that you think about over and over again? The things that you simply cannot get out of your head. Do you have a job that you’ve always dreamt of doing? Maybe it’s a dream vacation? Perhaps it’s a car or house that you’ve been wanting? It could be something as small as doing a pull up (that’s currently on my dream list). Whatever it is, write it down. Put it somewhere (maybe in a notebook) that you’ll see it often.
2. Assess your current situation. Think about your strengths and weaknesses. Determine how you can use your strengths to help you reach your dreams. Find ways to improve your weaknesses so that you can leverage them to reach your dreams. What resources do you have access to that you can use to reach your dreams? Think about the things and people you currently have in your life that can help you along the way.
3. Make a plan. Having dreams is great, but you must have a plan for achieving your dreams, or they will remain just that-dreams. Make a list of the things that you need to do to get you closer to turning your dreams into reality. If you don’t know how to create that plan, seek advice from someone currently living your dream.
4. Start chasing your dreams. Take the plunge. Once you have a clear plan of action for chasing your dreams, go. Immediately start going in the direction of your dreams. You will incur some bumps in the road along the way. Figure out how to navigate the bumps and keep going in the direction of your dreams.

Chasing your dreams will not be easy. In fact, there will be days when you want to give up completely. Don’t. You may encounter some obstacles, distractions, and naysayers. Don’t let those things slow you down (too much). Keep your eyes on the prize. Stay the course. You can do it!

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Originally published at https://whatcherithinks.com on November 5, 2020.