TESTED WAYS TO LIVE YOUR DREAM

   I love and encourage dreaming,

I think dreaming is healthy for our emotional well-being. It’s a process that helps us accomplish great things personally for ourselves and for God.

The reality is, however that more people have dreams than attain them.Want to live your dreams? well first:

Identify your dream—This is where you list specifically what the dream would look like. Obviously it needs to be attainable. If your dream is to create a new moon, you may be disappointed, but don’t be afraid for it to be a stretch either.

Make an action plan—Write down specific action steps you can take toward attaining your goal. (The writing down part is important.) Sticking with the idea of being an author, perhaps you could start with a blog, for which you write post regularly to build the discipline of writing

Develop accountability—Most of us work harder when we know someone is going to challenge us to do so. Consider the success of programs like Weight Watchers. Accountability works, so share your plan of action with a few people who will continue to challenge you to completion.

Share the load—Even though it is your dream, the best ideas are accomplished when people work together toward a common vision. Don’t be afraid to invite others to help you accomplish your dream as needed.

Take a risk—If you really want to succeed, you must be willing to risk failure. Every great dream has an element of risk involved, and the ones who achieve their dreams are the ones wiling to assume the risk.

Stay consistent—If you want to achieve your dreams, you will have to keep at the task, even during the set backs. Push yourself to complete scheduled action steps even on days you may not want to do anything. These is how habits are developed. Many give up too soon, often just before the tipping point toward success occurs.

Get started—The longer you wait, the more you delay achievement and the less likely you are to begin. If you know the dream is worth achieving, if you are confidant it’s a God-honoring, morally right and worthy dream, then start today!

What is one dream you have yet to attain? Why not take one meaningful step to get started today?