The clock is ticking . . . are you making good use of your valuable time? Each second, each minute, each day is either taking you closer to fulfilling your dreams, or closer to a life filled with regret for what could have been. You're probably thinking, "Gee, I just don't have time to make my dreams and goals a priority every single day." That's undoubtedly true. Our lives are chock full of important 
activities: work, family, friends, hobbies, and so on. But dreams are important too. They add joy and fulfillment to our lives. They make us happy. They help our spirits to soar on the very best of days.
If you truly want to keep your priorities straight - your dreams front and center - you don't have to devote every waking moment, you just need to be willing to take one small step at a time, one day at a time toward achievement. If you don't know where to begin, or how to carve out the time - start small. Consider this: Spending just 30-minutes each day on your dream adds up to 3.5 hours in one week, 14 hours in one month, and 7.5 full days in one year's time. Those small chunks of time - just 30-minutes daily - truly add up over time. So, next time you feel like you 'just don't have time for your dreams' reconsider that notion.
Dreams come in all shapes and sizes. A lot of folks make New Year Resolutions to exercise and get fit, but just can't seem to get in the groove, and ultimately give up. Some folks dream about reading more books. Some dream about travel, or scuba, or starting a business, or learning photography. Every dream is as unique as the dreamer. What's yours? Is it languishing on the back burner? Do you feel bad about that? Wistful? All of that can change, but it's up to you to make a firm decision to change, then take action.
Start right now. Pull that cherished dream off the list of things that you would love to do in this lifetime. Open a notebook and begin brainstorming. Spend the next 30-minutes noodling about what you need learn, what you need to do to build a plan and a timeline that will take you closer and closer to achieving your dream, one small step at a time, one day at a time. Now get going and enjoy the journey!
Remember: I Resolve To . . . Achieve My New Year Resolutions, One Resolution, One Day At A Time For One Year. It's your choice. Do it today. Turn your resolution into reality in five simple, common sense steps: Dare To Dream, Decide, Define, Develop A Plan, and Do It Daily. Make your resolution a permanent Lifetime Resolution, something that's with you for good! Above all, Be A Resolutionista, someone who makes resolutions, keeps resolutions, and enjoys the journey! Let's Go For It!
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Kim M. Simpson - July 13, 2008
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