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I bet that you are like me in the sense that you would love to have a bright future where you are happy and enjoying a lifestyle that you got to choose for yourself. You most likely at some point or other imagined yourself doing the stuff you love to do, maybe it’s a career, hobby, or even some sort of leisure activity.

The fantastic thing is that we do have the ability to change things in our lives. You can change your present circumstances, you can chase your dreams and you do this by creating your future. For this to happen you have to choose to take action here and now in the present to be able to make your dreams a reality later on in life.

As much as the things of the past may have gotten us to where you and I are today the things you choose to do today are what give you the power to create your future. If you wish to chase your dreams then now is the time to start seriously thinking about it.

Take a moment and think of how you would like your life to be down the road, and/or what you see yourself doing a few years from now. Once you know what you want to aim for, all that is left for you to start chasing your dream is to know what you are going to do, and how, to make it come true. So let’s take a bird’s eye view at what will help you along the way so you can make your wishes come true.

How to CREATE YOUR FUTURE and CHASE YOUR DREAM

VISUALIZE YOUR FUTURE

The very first thing you need to do before you start chasing your dreams is to know it, see it, and feel it. This is the fun part. Whatever it is you desire to be or do just really picture it in your mind. So right now take a moment and mentally begin creating your future. Build a mental picture or movie of exactly how you want it to be. Imagine it has already happened and you are living the lifestyle you have always wanted. The clearer you can picture this in your mind the better.

GET IT ON PAPER

Now that you have visualized exactly how you’re living your desired life and the things that you will be doing the next step to creating your future is to get it out of your head and unto paper where you can see it. You might wonder what I mean by that. The answer is simple, you get it down in whatever format or way that is most natural and comfortable for you.

If you are good at telling stories, then write it in a story format. Title it ‘Chasing my Dreams’ if you want. If you paint or draw then make a piece of art or a collage that shows the lifestyle you are working towards. If you are more like me then write it out in point form and lists. The main point is to get that vision you created recorded somehow while it’s still fresh in your mind. Remember to write everything down in the present tense as though it has already happened.

Once you have it finished, frame it and hang it somewhere you can see it each day. This will give you a reminder of the direction you want to go in your life. This is super helpful because your brain, when it sees things, can not tell if you are creating your future or if it has already happened. That’s because the mind always sees things in the present.

SETUP TARGET GOALS

Once you finish getting your vision out of your head and down on paper, what you should do next is set up some type of target goal for yourself. When it comes to creating your future while you chase your dreams, you need to have some kind of guide to follow so you know what direction you are heading. Make some short goals to get you moving along with your long-term goals.

For example, I have a 10-year goal of what I would like to see happening. I am currently in my 3rd year. The advantage of having a long-term target goal is that it leaves room for bumps and stumbles in the beginning. In my case, my first two years ended up being a setback due to being a complete flop. But that is OK because I still have plenty of time to achieve my goal, and therefore started again taking a different route. Basically, I’m still creating the future I want for myself as well.

So write out and set up some goals for yourself. Things like, this week I will look into this; by spring/summer I will have to start doing this; I will do such and such each day. Write out as many things as you can to aim for or work on so you can chase your dreams for real and as soon as possible.

PREPARE A PLAN OF ACTION

Now it’s time to get serious. Now that you have a general guide you need to put together a plan of action for how you are going to achieve the goals you wrote out. You are now ready to make your own personal blueprint of how you are going to create your future so that it can become a reality.

Pick a semi-short goal, say a year or 3 years from now. What is something you feel you can realistically picture yourself doing one year or 3 years from now? When it comes to creating your future, you want to write out a specific plan of action for how you are going to make it happen. What do you need to learn? What do you need to be doing? What kind of resources and/or materials do you need? What action steps are needed to complete your objective?

It is best to write out step by step with as much detail as you can think of. Include tiny steps, and break them down into micro goals. The more steps the better, that way you can start moving forward, even 1% at a time with super easy tiny steps. Give yourself some road signs to follow as you chase your dreams.

CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU

Awesome you are now ready to start your journey. Just before you do, give yourself a pat on the back for getting this far. You visualized what you want, got it down on paper, set some goals, and made a plan of action to reach those goals. That is super awesome, because that alone was a lot of work.

Always make sure to appreciate everything you do that leads in the correct direction of where you want to be. Always be grateful for any and all improvements you make in your life. You will discover that the process of creating your future is an ever-evolving journey to your destination.

GET SET GO

OK get going, chase your dreams and take that first step and do something, anything, even a tiny step. Now is the time to start moving. Learn all you can, and continue to keep learning. With each step to creating your future, keep improving what and how you do things. You made plans, goals, and steps to achieving them. Put all that preparation in motion.

As you keep going forward, make changes, and add new goals. Keep a journal of the things you have done. As you chase your dreams, also work on yourself, your health, way of thinking, skills and so on. If you make mistakes or run into setbacks, simply note what you have learned and how you improved, then determine if you should try the same thing again or consider a new direction.

Chase your dreams and never give up. Later on, you might even discover what you aimed for might be different than you planned. That is OK too, the most important thing is the journey of making your life yours and that you are no longer just drifting aimlessly through life, but actually taking part and control of your own destiny. Keep pursuing the path that leads you closer to your desired outcome.

RECORD YOUR VICTORIES

Now while you are on your journey make sure to keep track of your progress. Every day you must keep moving forward. By staying aware of progress, any little setback, and achievements, you will be better able to see where you are on your journey.

Creating your future is a slow day-to-day progression. So each day you want to make it a mission to do and work on the things that are important to you so you can see that you are on course. Take the time to celebrate each and every little victory so you can stay motivated. Keep a positive mindset and from time to time be in the moment and appreciate all the good things that are happening in your life. Show appreciation to others who are helping you along the way as well.

SCHEDULE REGULAR BREAKS & RELAXATION

As you pursue or chase your dreams remember to take some time out for yourself along the way. Make sure to look after your personal wellness. Ideally, try and take a day off each week, however, if for some reason you feel you can not. At the very least take a day each month to relax and appreciate all that you are accomplishing.

Make it a reward for yourself. By taking a break you will allow your mind and body to relax. No focusing on your goals, just go have some fun. When taking breaks you will be able to better focus when you go back at it again. So don’t forget to schedule some downtime just for you.

BE PATIENT & ENJOY YOUR JOURNEY

The last and final point I would like to make is to be patient. Remember it is a journey, not a race. When it comes down to it, whether you go for it and chase your dreams, create your future or perhaps strive for greatness. It will take time, so enjoy the journey because we truly do not know how long we will live. Live in the here and now while aiming for bigger and better things down the road. All we have is today so make the best of it.

SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS

In the comments below tell me a big dream or desire you want to see come true for yourself say 10 years from now. Don’t forget to follow so you catch the next article.

RAZZ