For many years, I’ve had a dream of leading people to reach their goals and desires, to help break through old beliefs and old stories. So many of us have had dreams that we don’t accomplish because we are stuck in fear—of failure, of success.
I’m a firm believer when an idea is meant to be, it comes back to us time and time again. Divine timing is when all the pieces come together easily, effortlessly. Take my idea for this blog as an example. When I expressed my desire, a web designer appeared, then an editor, a professional photographer—green lights all the way.
When we find ourselves facing difficulties with a particular plan, chances are we will intuitively know whether to continue or to let go. Once my daughters were grown and out of the house, I had a desire to move to my favorite area in Southern California. I found a perfect business location, and a lovely condo to live in. Soon, problems began to develop with the business location, and the condo fell through. I took it as a sign that the time was not right to make a life change. In retrospect, not moving was perfection for where I am today.
Willingness is the driving force to see plans unfold, always being open to new possibilities, being committed to take whatever action is necessary. I wanted to start coaching, and this meant overriding my fear, stepping outside my comfort zone, taking risks. When doubt and insecurities arose, I walked through it and lived! And achieved!
The questions to ask yourself as you embark upon a plan:
- Is it specific?
Increase number of sign-ups for our webinar by promoting it through social, email and our blog. - Measurable?
A goal of 15% increase in sign-ups using multi-media. - Attainable?
Last webinar produced a 10% increase in sign-ups using only email to promote. - Relevant?
Our webinars generate more coaching clients. - Time-Bound?
Results were in on the day of the webinar.
The more specific you make your goal, the more likely you will achieve it. Create it!
- Find out your why!
- What will this goal bring me?
- What is the expected outcome?
Set small goals, take baby steps. Once you’ve reached the first goal, set another. Make the time every day to do the work.
- Schedule it
- Imagine it
- Anticipate the results
Use this to motivate you to get out of bed in the morning. The act of pursuing what you love creates happiness and a sense of fulfillment and purpose. It teaches you not only about failure, but about perseverance and determination. Dreams and goals give you a direction. Without a dream, you’re merely existing!
Get an accountability partner or coach, a specific someone to talk about your goals, someone who will support you and remind you and encourage you to keep going.