Today is Make Your Dreams Come True Day.
If you could do anything – what would you do?
I asked this question during a recent presentation and hands went up immediately. “What do you mean – anything? Do you mean a business goal?” or “Do you mean if I could do anything today?” or “Do you mean what do I want to do this weekend?”
I replied, “If you could do anything – what would you do?” I wasn’t sidestepping the question. I did not want to limit the answers.
So, I ask you “If you could do anything – what would you do?”
Write down your answer. (Don’t worry, I’ll wait!)
Now, think back over the last few days. How much time did you spend on your “if I could do anything” idea? 15 minutes? An hour? 10 hours?
(I mean it – really think about this! I am sipping hot tea, I’ll wait!)
For the participants in this workshop – the average time dedicated towards accomplishing the “if I could do anything” goal was less than 1 hour. In a week.
Why?
Because life gets in the way.
Our schedules tend to be pretty packed. Prioritizing the urgent over the important is a fact of life. Usually our “if I could do anything” idea is far into the future.
[Tweet “Do you prioritize the urgent over the important?”] Since today is Make Your Dreams Come True Day, I’m going to encourage you to move one step closer to making your dreams come true.- Break your “if I could do anything” dream into small (itsy, bitsy, teeny, weeny) steps.
- Schedule one step into your calendar. (Just ONE – create some momentum!!)
- Increase your time management skills (delegating, saying no, creating checklists, prioritizing, effective calendaring, eliminating distractions, overcoming procrastination . . .) so you can “create extra room” in your schedule.
- Schedule your remaining steps.
Wondering what participants in my workshop picked? Here are some of the answers
- Increase business income by 50%
- Have dinner in Paris
- Lose 20 pounds
- Feed the hungry
- Be the lead singer in a rock band
- Relax with a good book
Pretty exciting (and motivating) stuff!
Your turn! What is your “if I could do anything” dream? Please post below!
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What a great post! And fits with what I posted on my own blog today about getting real and “act as if”.
LIfe does get in the way, so often, of not just my dreams, but even of MORE life- the things we do that fulfill and excite us.
If I could do anything today, I would be making good money (not just a little) doing the work that I LOVE. Over the past few days, I’ve spent a good amount of time doing that work, but not getting paid that kind of money. How to solve this?
Nicole –
Thanks for your comment! So, I’m curious, what would it take for you to charge “good money” for doing the work that your love?
Lisa
I have a list of 100 goals. Some of them may look like pie in the sky but I know I will achieve them. I am always adding to the list and am happy when I can cross off. This week, I crossed off #85 – Enter a creative writing contest. It terrified me but I did it and I couldn’t be happier! :-)
Lauri
CONGRATS!!!! I also have a list of 100 goals. Some years I’m more vigilant about actively working towards achieving these goal than others. I’m always amazed at the end of the year by the number I can cross off – even without devoting conscious effort. I appreciate the comment.
Lisa
Wonderful post. I really needed this encouragement today! I think about my dreams all day everyday and they feel so far away.But I will follow your steps. Thanks!
Candra –
Thanks for stopping by! What is your #1 dream right now?
Lisa
when I prioritize the urgent over the important I feel a very good girl, but… disappointed and a bit angry. I am learning to posticipate or even to say “no “, because when I analize the urgent task it comes out that 90% they aren’t urgent at all, it’s just sense of guilty or excessive sense of duty.
Clara –
Huge distinction here! “When I analyze the urgent task it comes out that 90% aren’t urgent at all” – AWESOME learning! What can you do to distinguish between the urgent and important early on?
Lisa
Travel around the world without any money worries and continue blogging!
Carol
Great dreams! What is one step you can do today to make this reality in the future?
Lisa
My dream is autonomy from doing what I love. Which in part means providing guidance, and in part creating in all the ways I love to create
Linda –
Thanks for sharing! I’m curious – what is one action step you’ve taken recently to make this reality?
Lisa
Many :) Right now I’m working on a workbook for the new brand. I’m also working on a master plan :)
Linda –
I LOVE master plans!!! :) We can accomplish anything when we know what we want to accomplish, and create a path of small doable action steps to get there!
Lisa
Yes :) Clarity is essential
I am working on my 100 dream list for 2014 and after reading you post I am going to finish setting up my sale so i move towards my dreams
thank you- BTW great questions
Suzie
Thanks for visiting and the kudos! Will you please stop back and tell us some of your 100 dreams?
Lisa
Lisa, I love this post! We do need to think about what we want and take “Baby steps” to accomplish it! I find that writing my goals down and then breaking them into smaller steps really helps to get where I want to go!
Deanna –
I appreciate your stopping by and commenting! It’s all about the baby steps!! One action followed by another followed by another!
Lisa
Lisa – a great post and really I have no excuses. Having said that 2 major goals to be achieved this year – selling up house and spending 3 months in Australia coming together. Moving house in 10 days and then renting free and flexible. Planning for Australia has started.
Caroline
Awesome, awesome, awesome, awesome!!!!! Two huge goals – one accomplished, and one in the works! You rock! Thank you for sharing!
Lisa
Great post Lisa, I set my goals then the steps I need to take to get there
Caroline what part of Australia do you plan to visit
Lorelle
What is the goal that is the front of your mind right now?
Lisa
As always gray tips Lisa! This year I have new projects on my mind, to mention one expanding our products in our webstore, and a few other things in mind with my blog too. Thanks for this tips….
Remy
Thanks for your compliment! What is one action step you are going to work on this week to expand your products?
Lisa
What a great and, sometimes, uncomfortable question, Lisa, right? It’s strange how we avoid doing this very thing just because it’s difficult to find out that our dreams are reachable, don’t you think?
I resolve to travel more this year and the years to come and I am planning to do so. I’ve actually improved a lot in the past years ;)
Delia –
Thanks for answering the question! Where are you planning to travel to?
Lisa
Great post, Lisa. This is a great question. I don’t have a formal top 100 list, but do have some unwritten goals for 2014. One goal is to return to Hawaii for our anniversary. We are currently making the arrangements. Another is to spend more time with family that is out of state. Working on that one too. Again, excellent post – very thought provoking and I think I will start writing down my goals to see if I can come up with 100 :-)
Robin –
I love Hawaii! That’s on my list for the summer of 2015. How fun to have family out-of-state . . . you have such a great opportunity to explore the country while visiting!
Lisa
Chuckling…time management and me are not the best of friends! I blame it on my schedule which is not normal…I run around for others it seem like all the time…not that I can not say “no” but b/c there is no one else to do it for them and it not for their foolishness but for their means of survival. I plan and plan but than I find it difficult or either to tired to work my plan. So I have to keep plugging away and find what works for me.
Margaret
I’m wondering if you can “schedule” your running around for others? This way you can help others “survive” and still work towards accomplishing your goals?
Lisa
If I could do anything….. I have an entire journal filled with my fairy tale life. I love writing everything down, in detail, because it keeps me focused on my “why.” In the past year, I’ve done so many things that I used to think were hard or out of reach. It’s truly amazing what we can accomplish when we set our minds to it. The only person that can hold us back is ourselves. Anything else is an illusion.
Keri
Love, love, love the idea of a fairy tale journal! Thanks for sharing!
Lisa
What an intriguing question Lisa I want to increase my business income by getting more clients. I’ve been working so hard on making this happen so I can’t wait until I can enjoy the blessings that are to come my way.
Julie –
Success is in reach – I know it! Your concept is so unique – and you have so many fabulous decorating ideas! I learn something new each time I read your blog! Best of luck!
Lisa