You want to finally fulfill your biggest dreams? Then you've come to the right place! I think that one's own life is especially exciting because every day you have the opportunity to realize your own dreams. We all have visions, wishes, goals, desires and life dreams that we want to make reality one day.
Unfortunately, the daily grind often prevents us from actively working on them - because dreams don't come true all by themselves. Everyone should realize their dreams and strive for self-fulfillment and happiness.
In this article, I would like to show you some simple tips and tricks that you can use to help yourself make your biggest wishes in life come true. Let's go!
Here you can find a short overview in advance:
- Allow yourself to dream
- Set up a plan
- Set yourself meaningful intermediate goals
- Be open to change
- Surround yourself with people who support you
- Acquire a positive mindset
- Get active and stay focused!
- Practice patience
- Be prepared for setbacks
- Don't stop dreaming!
1. allow yourself to dream
How do I fulfill my dreams? First of all, by taking your time and letting the dreaming happen. Between everyday obligations and errands allows.
By all means, imagine, what your dream turned into reality would feel like. How happy would you be? Do you get goose bumps at the thought of it and do you perhaps also start to grin? In contrast, imagine what would happen if your dream were to remain a dream or were to burst at some point.
"It is important to make a dream of life and of a dream reality."
Marie Curie (more at Dreams Quotes)
Realizing your own dreams is the key to a fulfilled life. No matter how unrealistic your dream may seem at this point in time - it's still possible. there is a good reason for you to dream it. So what are you waiting for?
Example: You dream of being a professional soccer player.
Important: Since everyone pursues different dreams in life, I have written down possible steps on the way to the classic childhood dream of becoming a professional soccer player as a simple and pictorial example for each tip. Whatever you dream of, just use the examples as orientation.
2. make a plan
To dream is beautiful! However, a great dream in life does not come true as if by magic. You have to take action yourself and leave your comfort zone to make it come true. To do that, you need a clear plan that you follow consistently - and that always gives you security, motivation and orientation.
Think about what you need to change and what to doso that your vision will eventually become reality. Do you have to study, go to the gym every day or get a sailing license? Do you have to be brave, determined or patient?
Just prepare to take the necessary actions for your dream. Be aware, however, that there is usually not only the one right, but there are several ways that will lead you to the goal.
Example: You develop a short and long term training and development plan for your big goal.
3. set meaningful intermediate goals
Very few big dreams come true from one day to the next. Anyone who thinks big and pursues long-term visions and ideas should therefore have clear Milestones set, which can then be achieved gradually.
Such intermediate goals take away many fears, motivate and let you celebrate the small successes on the way to the big goal.
Example: You plan your career with stopovers that serve your development.
4. be open to change
Openness is an essential key to many things in life - including the door behind which your fulfilled dreams await you. Be aware that you Adjust or change certain things in your life to make your wishes become reality.
Whether you master small or big changes and challenges, they all take you out of your comfort zone and bring you a little closer to your life's dreams.
Example: You are aware that you have to "sacrifice" large parts of your free time and that a lot of sweat will flow.
5. surround yourself with people who support you
Your social environment has a decisive influence on you. you are the average of the five people you spend the most time with. There are people who thwart you, discourage you, or laugh at your ambitions - and there are people, who help you, encourage you and give you courage.
You should surround yourself with the latter if you want to get closer to your big dream. Also, always remember that it is YOUR dream - and not the dream of another person. As I said, there is always a good reason that you have a certain life dream in mind.
Example: You'll find a team of trainers who will challenge and encourage you every day.
6. acquire a positive mindset
Most People do not want to regret at the end of their lives, not to have led a full and happy life. Positive memories make us happy - and they also serve self-fulfillment. These memories are mostly dreams that have become reality.
Be aware of this and make sure you have enough Optimismthat always drives you. Coupled with a full serving Courage, ambition, willpower and self-controlyou can really make every dream of your life come true.
Example: You are strong-willed and willing to train every day for your dream.
Good to know: Unique experiences and the memories of them make life worth living. A bulging wallet and Consumption, on the other hand, does not make people happy, or only in the very short term.
7. become active and stay focused!
You want to fulfill your biggest dreams? You can only make them come true if you are willing to actively do something about it. Your plan needs to be put into action, and the following are what count No excuses.
Get out of your comfort zone and consistently do what it takes to make your wishes come true soon. Just start! And try Turn off sources of distraction as best as possibleso that you always stay focused.
Example: You work out every day and always know why you're doing it.
8. practice patience
As you slowly but steadily approach your goal, patience is an important one, positive trait. However, depending on how big you think and dream, your proverbial patience is often put to the test. But never be discouraged.
Be aware at all times that big dreams in life, in particular, do not come true overnight. Of course you have to do something for it over a longer period of time - but at some point you will get the well-deserved reward for your perseverance. The longer you wait, the more grateful you will be in the end.
Example: You train and develop over many years and get closer and closer to your dream.
Tip: You can also use the article about Habits of successful peopleto get a little closer to your dreams every day.
9. be prepared for setbacks
When you hike on new trails, it is Absolutely normalthat every now and then you'll be held up or set back a bit. If you want to fulfill a dream, you should be aware that not everything will always go strictly according to plan - and that's perfectly fine. Adjustments are part of every goal achievement - because nothing in life can be completely planned.
Your dream is not shattered just because something doesn't quite go according to plan. So make sure you're prepared for possible obstacles and setbacks, and have a certain "Now-first-right mentality." that additionally drives you.
Example: You get injured in training, fight your way back and come back even stronger.
10. do not stop dreaming!
It lives who has big dreams and wants to realize them. Since they usually do not come true in a short time, you should of course never stop dreaming. Your life's dream can demand a lot from you - sometimes more than you're willing to give. Be strong in these situations and imagine again how you would feel if it came true right now. A lot of subjunctive - but this way you really always have your extremely strong intrinsic motivation at hand.
At some point your dream will become reality - and then it is advisable to use the feeling of happiness and the experience to give yourself to realize further life dreams.
Example: You are a professional soccer player and dream of winning the Champions League - you also want to run an ultra marathon.
Dream big, made easy!
I had a dream to be self-employed and work every day for a more sustainable lifestyle of our society. That's why I started my blog at some point - and a few years later I had already fulfilled my big dream.
"All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them."
Walt Disney (more at Fantasy Quotes)
We all strive for fulfillment in life and I firmly believe that each of us can achieve our greatest dreams in life, if she or he is only willing to do something about it.
Personally, the Book "The 1% Method" by James Clear extremely helpful. It teaches you how you can really achieve any goal by making even the smallest changes in your own life. If you like, you can secure it now here*..
Do you have any questions, suggestions or further tips for making dreams come true? Then I look forward to your comment.
Stay patient and determined,
PS: Maybe it's one of your dreams, esp. become self-confident - or perhaps greater self-confidence will help you to make your wishes come true more quickly. Either way, you can now learn how to boost your self-confidence in the linked article.
Hello Christoph,
A really great article. I've read it several times and recommended it to others 😉
However, I still have one question: You write that you were able to start your own business because of the blog and now make a living from it? How is that supposed to work? You have no advertising banners or similar annoying switched. Would you tell me/us your secret?
Many greetings
Jeanne
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