The Circumstances

and Thoughts that Hold us Back from Reaching our Dreams

When people speak about the reasons they do not work
towards completing a goal, often the top three explanations
come up.
1) Time
2) Fear
3) Money

"I don't have the time. I'm too busy." "I'm afraid of what
people will think." "I am afraid of failure. I'm afraid of
success." " I can't afford it right now. I don't have
enough money."

Usually these are not the real reasons one isn't changing
and moving forward towards one's goals. If we really want
to make something work, usually we will find a way, and
find the time. There are so many minutes, even hours a day
spent distracting oneself doing "busy work" in order to
avoid the work and focus it would take to really achieve
one's dreams and take action day by day.

Money is another factor that can be dealt with. We choose
what to spend our money on, and if we kept track of it,
we'd realize how frivously we seem to spend significant
amounts on things we didn't need or can't account for.

The real issues usually lay deeper. Often, we'd rather give
an excuse, then take the time to look at what is behind our
fear, and what holds us back from change.

The following exercise is useful when deciding what you
want, and seeing the issues that get in your way. Write
down three dreams or goals you have below using the
following format:

1) I
want--------------------------

---------------------------but
------------------------------------------------------------
-----------------------------------------------------------

2) I
want------------------------------------------------------bu
t-----------------------------------------------------------
-----------------------------------------------------------

3) I
want-------------------------------------------------------b
ut----------------------------------------------------------
-----------------------------------------------------------

Now take a few moments to look over the "buts." Do you
notice a pattern? Are these common excuses you use, or do
you believe them to be actual truths? Most "buts" are
simply limiting thoughts and beliefs we have about
ourselves, our abilities, and what is possible for our
lives.

Now, go back to the model and act as if the "buts" weren't
there. If there were no limitations or fears, what would
you do to make your dreams come true?

1) I want----------------------------------------------and
I see this dream coming true
by---------------------------- ------------------------------
----------------------

2) I
want--------------------------------------------------------
-----and I see this dream coming true
by----------------------------------------------------------
----

3) I
want--------------------------------------------------------
---------and I see this dream coming true
by.---------------------------------------------------------
--

What actions are you willing to take to get you that much
closer to your dreams?

We only grow by being challenged and facing change. Often,
our dream or goals seem overwhelming, but it's the step by
step actions that take us there. What would happen if you
took one or two daily actions towards your dreams every
day? You would be that much closer to them. Rather than
worrying about what it will all look like in the end, start
with small steps, and that way you'll actually begin to
enjoy the process/the journey.

This week, ask for support from a friend, a relative, or a
coach on moving forward towards your goals. Sometimes
asking for support or voicing your dreams to another
person, can make them that much more real and clear in our
minds. Fall is around the corner. New beginnings!

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