1. Get crystal-clear about your dream.
The more clarity you have about your dream, the clearer you will be about how to make it happen. Start by asking yourself: What is that big dream, that deep desire you must achieve before the end of your life? Write it down in as much detail as possible. If the dream is in you, that dream has your name on it. Life will never give you something you can't achieve.
2. Clear away mental clutter.
If your life is too crowded and your mind chock full of "stuff", your dream has little room. Clean up past issues. Complete "incompletions." Deal with resentments. Forgive. For something new to be birthed, something old must die.
3. Ask why you're here.
Get in touch with your life purpose. When your dream is connected to a bigger vision, one that serves others, it has more power. So if your dream is to start a business to make bead purses, question what it will serve. Will you employ women from disadvantaged sections? Will you use a portion of the profits to empower women?
4. Identify your zingers and zappers.
We're energy beings. It follows that when energy vibrates at a higher frequency, we attract better health, loving relationships and abundance. When we're stuck in toxic situations or with negative people, we feel drained. Make a list of all that zaps your energy. This could be too much web surfing, TV, junk food, and relationships without boundaries. Now make a list of everything that energizes you. Maybe this list includes protein shakes, laughter, pedicures, sleep, and exercise. Commit to inviting more zingers into your life.
5. Believe, believe, believe.
The most successful people, the ones who realize their dreams, are those with a healthy dose of self-belief. No matter what your dream-a college degree, a loving relationship or world peace-it starts with the power of one. You. In order to last the course, you must ride on the stamina of self-belief. If you suffer from chronic doubt and fear, your commitment to your dream will waver.
6. Create a Vision Board.
Get some construction paper, scissors, glue and a bunch of magazines. Cut out words, pictures, phrases, inspirational sayings and symbols that represent your dream. A visual representation is powerful and sends out a strong message to the Universe that you're serious about achieving your dream.
7. Take Action Now!
As long as you stay dreaming, your dream remains a dream. Taking action on it consistently and confidently is what swings the doors to your dream wide open. The size of the action is not important-it could be something that takes five minutes or fifty. What matters is that you're showing up and taking action.
