Reconnect To Your Dreams and Create a Life You Love

Posted on March 08, 2016 by Theresa Conti, One of Thousands of Life Coaches on Noomii.

Do you have a dream you would like to pursue, but for some reason, have been holding back? Do you tell yourself you’re too old, don’t have the energy, resources, time or skills to attain your vision? Or you aren’t sure what your vision is?

The quote by Wayne Dyer tells that that in order to have our dreams materialize, we must first believe they are possible to achieve.

Whether we doubt our dreams are feasible, or believe they can come true, we’re right! As Robert Merton, the sociologist said: “Our beliefs result in self-fulfilling prophecies.”

So, why not start by discarding the thoughts that hold you back and set your sites on creating the future you want? It beings with the process of visioning.

Here’s what you’ll need:

1. Magazines
2. A glue stick
3. Scissors
4. Tag board

Step 1:

To begin, close your eyes and imagine living your best life. Choose the elements you would like to include. Perhaps you would like a greater sense of peace and harmony in your life, or wish to to have a satisfying relationship, work that you love, financial security or greater health. Whatever you desire, focus on what you want, rather than what others think you should be, do or have. If it’s difficult to visualize, you can think about what you want, journal about it or make a list.

Step 2:

Next, leaf through your magazines and cut out pictures, symbols and words that typify what you want to create. Focus on the feeling the images convey. Our emotions are powerful and affect our decisions, motivation and actions.

Step 3:

Paste the images on the tag board in whatever order or fashion gives you a sense of energy and pleasure.

When ready, hang your Vision Board someplace where you will see it. It will act on your subconscious mind and help to create your desires.

You can create one Vision Board, which represents various aspects of your life or create several Vision Boards, each highlighting a specific area.

Pursuing our dreams and goals enlivens us and creates joy and balance in our lives. When we are in alignment with our dreams, we feel energized, happy and fulfilled. However, when we neglect our dreams, we may feel tired, angry and frustrated, and cut ourselves off from the blessings that are ours to enjoy and experience.

Skeptical? Research has shown that mental imagery primes the brain for success. And, Olympic athletes have been using it for decades to enhance their performance (1).

Why not give it a try? What have you got to lose?

© Theresa Conti

(1) Reference: Psychology Today, Seeing Is Believing: The Power of Visualization, December 3, 2009.