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How to Follow Your Dreams and Live a More Balanced Life

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Pursuing your dreams and living a balanced life might seem like a cliche, or an impossible task. But it isn't. It requires work, planning, patience, resilience, and determination. But more than anything else, it requires you to understand what your dreams are and whether a balanced life appeals to you. If so, this article will guide you through the process of identifying your dreams, setting goals to achieve them and creating a balanced life that aligns with those dreams.

Identify Your Dreams

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Before you can follow your dreams, you need to know what they are. While it sounds simple, it can be the hardest step to take. Our dreams are often buried under layers of societal expectations, fear, and self-doubt. It might take some time and self-reflection to uncover them, but once you do, you'll have a clear goal to strive for. Make a mental list of every thing you have ever wanted to do, be and then jot them down on a piece of paper (I recommend getting a journal for  this), no matter how big or small they might seem. Your dreams are valid, and they're worth pursuing.

Creating a Balanced Life

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The concept of a balanced life is subjective and can vary greatly from person to person. For some, a balanced life might mean spending equal amounts of time on work and personal activities. For others, it might mean having time for self-care, while also pursuing their passions. It is about the relationship between your personal or family life and your professional life. So, it is essential to define what a balanced life means to you: what it looks like, feels like, sounds like. Once you have a clear concept of it, you can start to make changes in your life that align with that vision, your values and mission. The truth is, when we fail to set boundaries between our home life and career, it creates conflicts that disturb our mental and emotional well-being. Knowing what you want most is the antidote for a balance life. The point is to enrich your life, not to erode it. With the rise of information and telecommunication technologies, and the era of remote and hybrid work, the line can become increasingly blurred, leading to all sorts of breakdown. A balanced life leads to a better quality of life.

Follow Your Dreams

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Once you've identified your dreams and visualized them, it's time write them down and make a plan to start manifesting them into reality. This will require work and perseverance. The key is to remember that it's a journey, not a destination. Celebrate your small wins along the way, and don't be too hard on yourself. If you encounter setbacks, simply reassess and begin again. Be impeccable with your words and those you surround yourself with: words become life and life loves company. Realizing your dreams is possible, but it's a process that takes time and will.

Conclusion

A YOUNG WOMAN WALKING ON COBBLESTONE STREET WITH A BOQUET OF FLOWERS

Pursuing your dreams and living a balanced life is a journey that requires self-discovery, doing the work, and resilience. It might not be easy, but the rewards are well worth it. Not only will you be able to live a life that aligns with your dreams, but you'll also be able to live a life that is ecological and fulfilling. Remember, your dreams are valid, and your well-being is important. Begin today, and take the first step towards following your dreams and living a more balanced life.

For further personal development, I recommend checking out the blog post on the 7 C’s of Visualization. I trust this insightful piece provides valuable information to those seeking to enhance their lives.

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