What makes you feel good? Go on, give yourself permission to kick-start a daydream right now.
Is it having quality time with hubby, or adventures with the kids? Is it quiet time to read a book or go for a walk along the beach? Is it flying off to some magical destination you’ve always wanted to visit, or do you prefer to cosy up on that couch you haven’t seen all week?
Letting our minds wander down possibility lane is one thing, but actually doing something is quite another. And I know ALL the excuses! Trust me, even as I sit here writing this my mind is battling the default; listing off why I can’t do this and that. But here’s the thing – YOU TOTALLY CAN!
It might take a bit of time and planning, but most of the things your heart desires can probably be accomplished with active intention.
Here’s a simple formula that I’m currently putting into practice – and FYI it’s actually working for me and others who have committed to the process.
STEP 1: Let your mind dream and tell yourself that anything is possible – it might take a few practices to rewire that beautiful brain and feed it some soul food. We’re often so focused on survival that the creative space in our brain gets sorely neglected.
STEP 2: Create a vision board with pictures and words that illustrate what you want to do, what you want to have and where you want to go. There’s nothing quite like seeing something like this and being reminded of it every single day. (Full disclosure – I never did rate vision boards before I started using one, but since doing it, I’ve now been able to tick off four goals with more on the way!!)
STEP 3: Create some goals to go with your vision. If it’s time you need to organise things, then work it out in advance. If it’s money you need to organise, then whip up a quick budget and make a savings plan. Nothing too complicated (we don’t want all the fun taken out of this). Create a timeline of when things need to be done by and pick your dates now!
STEP 4: Just do it.
All this begs the question – why? Why make the effort and why take the time? The answer is stunningly simple: because you’re worth it.