In honor of the lunar eclipse: Revealing what’s hidden to realise your dreams

We experienced a lunar eclipse in the early hours of this morning, and it got me thinking – why is it that when something is hidden, it captivates us so much?

Think about a beautiful woman… most of us find a long dress with a slit up the side immeasurably sexier than an incredibly short mini skirt. Not to say there’s anything wrong with a mini skirt, but there’s something about the hint of what’s hidden that captivates the imagination.

We wrap gifts that we give to our loved ones, and by hiding them we convey a measure of our love, and perhaps ascribe a level of value to the gift being imparted.

Of course this got me ruminating on the quest for the dream job. By its very definition, it is perceived as hidden from so many of us. The dream job speaks to us of purpose. I heard a phrase this weekend: Joy at the workplace has nothing to with function and everything to do with purpose.

Don’t you want joy in your workplace? Don’t you want to wake up every morning knowing that what you’re about to do today brings meaning? How would it feel to lay your head on your pillow each night with a feeling of total contentment?

This dream I describe is utterly possible! I’ve created my dream job, and many of my clients have too. They’re ordinary people – just like you. The only difference was that we decided to reveal the hidden desires within ourselves and actually pursue them.

Finding or creating your dream job is much like peeling back an onion. Let’s peel back just five of the layers which are hidden, and now need to be revealed in order to realise your intention:

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1.??????Start with the end in mind

For over 20 years I didn’t allow myself to dream of a career that could be fulfilling. I was in it for the money. Period. When you give yourself permission to dream about what you want, it sends a ripple effect out into the Universe that brings blessing beyond what you conceive possible.

First though, you must reveal the fact that you have a hidden dream. Put it into writing. Look at it. Think about it. Imagine it. Define it. We all started this life journey with dreams, but as we aged, life knocked the stuffing out of many of us, and gradually we convinced ourselves that we are not worthy of our dreams. They were childhood dreams anyway.

I’m here to tell you that those dreams were instilled in you for a reason. They were you very first clue as to what your purpose is. It’s time to pull back the dusty drapes and reveal those hidden dreams once again.

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2.??????Create the daily actions

Reverse engineer your dream by putting daily activities in place that will gradually bring you closer to that dream. Every person on this earth who has achieved a massive goal, started small. You can too.

I believe that success is part mindset and part strategy, so your daily actions must address both.

What is your mindset telling you right now about those dreams? And how can you change it to support your pursuit? Is there a belief system you need to drop? Is there a prevailing thought that you might need to change? Every one of us is fully equipped from birth to both investigate and change our mindset. Just think about the day you discovered Santa was a figment of your imagination. That’s how easily we can change belief systems.

From here, consider what strategy would need to be implemented? Could you realistically step into your dream career right now, or do you need to upskill yourself a bit? Are you surrounded by the right people who are going to help you get there, or do you need to spend a bit of time building a solid network? What are the resources you’ll need to implement this plan, and are they readily available or will you need to set some time aside to cultivate them?

As James Clear talks about in his book Atomic Habits, success is the sum of small incremental efforts. Commit to a series of small incremental habits that are going to take you where you want to go.

Stop going through life on autopilot and reveal the intentionality that is within you. Choose.

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3.??????Celebrate the small wins

Too often we celebrate the big wins in our lives: the big promotion, being hired at your dream firm, landing your first client, achieving 6-figure status. But what about all the small wins that accrued to make this possible?

This is a big part of the mindset work that I commit to daily, and it involves cultivating a physiology of success. I dance whenever I sign a new client, not just the big ones. I hop whenever I have a new enquiry in my inbox. I get excited by every conversation I have with every person who crosses my path every day. Simply because I never know the infinite realms of possibility that could potentially open up… it’s the ripple effects. And I celebrate every single one!

How do you tackle your day? How would it change you if instead of grumbling about your job, you found joy in it? You celebrated the fact that you actually had a job!

Make a decision today to reveal the winner within and celebrate. Every. Single. Day.

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4.??????Remain Flexible

I spoke of the ripple effects a moment ago, and that’s what I mean when I say remain flexible. There are so many moving parts that you will encounter along the way toward your dream, and things may not happen exactly as you envisaged them. Where’s the harm in remaining flexible?

Choose to cultivate a habit of curiosity, as opposed to single minded determination. So you applied for x position at a company, but now they want to interview you for y position… remain flexible. You never know what may transpire out of one meeting!

One of my clients was invited for a conversation at a company who couldn’t afford him last week, and he has scheduled the meeting anyway. This is because they have something that he wants to be part of, and he’s not prepared to close the door on something as non-sensical as a number just yet. There are a range of options we’re exploring and preparing for during this meeting. The possibilities are limitless!

You were created for absolute flexibility, but our culture has instilled a rigidity in you. Reveal who you truly are, and embrace the fluidity of life.

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5.??????Watch your thoughts

Watch your thoughts, for they become your words. Watch your words, for they become your actions. Watch your actions, for they become your habits. Watch your habits, for they become your character. Watch your character, for it becomes your destiny.

Friends it all starts with your thoughts, which is where I started this article. In order to live a life of fulfilment and contentment, you first need to peel back the layers on your thoughts. What is your prevailing thinking, and how can you change it?

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Message me if you’re ready to become accountable in the pursuit of your dreams.?