Giving yourself permission to have what you dream of and work hard for

We often hold ourselves back from trying to fulfil our dreams because we don’t feel like we deserve them. We slog away, working hard, but there is something in our mindset that stops us from actually taking that leap that we need to take. Even saying out loud what our dreams are can be a challenge, so giving ourselves permission to actually achieve those dreams can feel impossible - unachievable.?

But what’s the point in having dreams if you are never going to reach them? What’s the point in working your arse off if you’re not actually going to allow yourself to reap the rewards? By giving yourself the permission you need, you can really help yourself believe you deserve them. It’s not down to anyone else… just you, and you deserve it - you really do! But, how can you get those beliefs? Knowing how to reach those dreams can really help you take a huge step in the right direction.

Identify your passion

Knowing what your true passion is, is crucial for pursuing your dream. If you aren’t deadly serious about something, you are never going to want it enough to really start believing you can have it. Some people never even try to find this out - instead they accept their lot and carry on doing what they’ve always done, never truly feeling satisfaction and purpose.

Have clear goals

You’ll need to stay focused and motivated if you are going to successfully reach your dreams. Having a roadmap of intentions and goals to help you get there will help you keep on track. The more of those goals you tick off, the more you’ll start believing you can do this and that you deserve it. The unconscious mind loves progress. Celebrate each step, each small win and you’ll be rewarded with an unconscious desire to do more - it’ll feel easy!

Stay committed

You’ll need drive, clarity, perseverance and dedication to reach your dreams. You must stay committed to your goals even when you’re faced with challenges and setbacks. The why has to be strong, or you’ll simply give up! If you start telling yourself that your goals are unachievable, you’ll start telling yourself that actually, you don’t deserve it. Keep that commitment there, that belief, even when things get a bit tricky.

Surround yourself with support

Reaching your dreams is far easier when you have other people believing in you too. Surround yourself with people who give you plenty of encouragement, qualified advice, and valuable insights. Just remember who the negative people are and don’t bother sharing your dreams, goals or achievements with them. They’ll see you reach your dreams and then swallow their words!?

Embrace failure

It will happen. It always happens. Failure is a natural part of the journey. Not everything is going to be an easy step when you’re pursuing your dreams. There are going to be things that work and things that don’t work. Learning from your efforts and failures and using them to improve whatever step comes next is key to growing and improving your approach.?

Stay adaptable. Be open-minded as you progress toward reaching your dream. Being willing to adapt to circumstances that might change, can help you overcome obstacles and make it easier to find alternative paths to success.

Take atomic action

A little bit of work every day can lead to big things - atomic (small) consistent steps are critical. Your dreams need to be worked on - they aren’t just going to come flying towards you. Actively working on your goals every day can not only help it to happen quicker, but can also help your brain to see that you absolutely can achieve these things!?

Believe in yourself

Easier said than done, but if you truly believe that you can achieve this, your brain will start listening to you. Have a mood board and write your dream down somewhere you can see it every day. A screensaver on your phone or desktop/laptop The more you look at it, your unconscious will believe it to be real. You’ll want it more, and the more you work on it, the more you’ll see you deserve it. Never underestimate your potential.

Celebrate achievements

No matter how small your achievement is, celebrate it and tell those people who are in that important and safe supporter network! You’ll boost your morale if you celebrate these things and having that recognition from others will also be a huge help in moving forward.

Following your dreams requires patience, perseverance, and self-belief. If you stay focused on what you want, keep taking steps toward it, and give yourself permission to keep following it, you’ll soon be making it a reality. If you need any help with any of this, please book a free call with me and we can get started.