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When I stumbled across the
article below I didn't bother clicking through, at first. I mean, how many more
articles can any of us really READ about Following Your
Dreams, Living Your Best Life etc. etc. The thing is unless you are DOING
the things you are reading, you will continually click through in hopes of
reading something just a little different that motivates you to stop reading
and start doing. So what makes this list any different? Nothing
really. The message remains the same: YOU, and only YOU, can CREATE your own
HAPPINESS. It is all about perspective. It is all about knowing who you are and
being UNAFRAID to BE that person. Every second of every day. Unapologetically. Treat people with
Kindness. Practice Gratitude. And never, never, EVER underestimate the power of
LOVE and the power of YOUR dreams. Get up and DO it. Here is the list. I like
it. It’s a good one because it applies to everyone and each habit is attainable. You have no excuse. If I could add one thing to this list here it is:
Take FULL responsibility for your life
The world doesn't owe you anything, you owe the world something. Develop a backbone, not a wishbone. Stop daydreaming and start DOING. You are important and you are needed - what the world needs is YOU.
10
Habits Of People Who Follow Their Dreams
1.
They see challenges as opportunities
Most
people interpret fears as obstacles and tend to run away from them. People who
live their purpose successfully have developed the capacity to see fear as a
sign of what they really need to go for and put all their courage and energy
into it.
2.
They see life as a game.
Having
this vision of life opens up space for playfulness and creativity instead of
limitation. This also cultivates qualities of resilience; problem solving and
confidence that helps them take risks to get to the next big place.
3. Living
the life they want is the only option.
They’re
so committed to making their dreams a reality that they banish any possibility
of a backup plan whatsoever from their mind. They don’t think things like, “If
it doesn’t work, I’ll just go get a job.”
4. They
always speak their truth.
They’re
able to speak it because they make a conscious effort to connect to their
truest desires, their inner voice, and their spirituality without fear of
judgment. This connection is typically fostered through meditation, journaling,
being mentored and being surrounded by like-minded-people.
5.
They aren’t just dreamers: they act on their desires.
Instead
of getting stuck in their dreams, they snap right into action, no matter what
it takes. Whether it’s quitting a job, getting out of a relationship that holds
them back, investing in themselves or moving to a new location, they have the
courage to do it. They do this by listening to, and then acting on, their
intuition.
6.
They expect and know that they deserve the best.
They
expect that what they want is going to happen as if it were an inner-knowing.
They expect and feel they deserve to earn well, do what they love, serve others
using their gifts. The secret is that they still expect the best even when they
don’t have all the answers as to how it’s going to happen.
7.
They have no fear or guilt when asking for what they want.
Because
they’re so connected to their passions, they aren’t afraid to ask for what they
want. In fact, they understand that their success depends on others, so asking
for what they want is part of the deal. They set their boundaries and express
their needs without fear, guilt or shame. Best of all, this is a trait that
earns them respect from others.
8.
They create their own rules.
They
create their own rules instead of fitting into society’s norms. They make
decisions from a place of what they want to have instead of what they think
they can have. This gives them the freedom to design their destiny.
9. They've learned to be comfortable being uncomfortable.
They
don’t get stuck in having all the answers, making things perfect or trying to
gain comfort by controlling everything. Instead, they’re aware that they’re not
going to see the next step until they make the decision to move forward despite
the discomfort.
10.
They have teachers, mentors and role models.
Having
teachers increases their awareness. They clearly understand that each time
they’re getting ready to pursue their dreams all their limitations are going to
come up to the surface so that they can let go of them. Having role models and
mentors helps them quickly identify where they’re stuck so that they can
immediately change their results.
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