Marcia's Dream Notes

It's Important to Make Time for Your Dreams!

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Dear Marcia

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"Do not spend your time regretting the past, when you could be changing your future."

-- Anonymous

dear marcia

I'm reading Making Your Dreams Come True and participating in a class led by one of your Certified Dream Coaches. I'd like your opinion about whether I would benefit from joining My Dream Circle.

My original dream statement was "To quit my job and work on self-improvement projects at an accelerated pace." I ended up quitting my job sooner than I expected! Now I'm focusing on the two most important "dreams within my dream," which concern my health and future employment.

I'm working on my fitness dream and have a plan for dealing with a health issue. About the "lucrative work"--I've got a lot to figure out in that area!

Are my dreams, especially the one about work, too general for My Dream Circle? I'm committed, and I want to expand my network of support and help others, too!

Sincerely,
S

From Marcia:

Dear S,

How lucky to be taking the class and to have so much desire about two important dreams! Without good health it's hard to do anything. By committing to that, you have taken a crucial step. I applaud and salute you for quitting your job (sooner). What courage and integrity. Now it's time to find meaningful work that will align with who you are and what makes your heart sing!

You could not be better poised to join My Dream Circle. Our special community of dreamers just opened, so the timing is perfect!  The clarity will come, and come faster, with the assistance of my amazing DreamTeam. Experience the monthly calls with me, the Coaching Action Line, Dream Message Boards, and access to other dream experts--I am sure you are going to love it!

You will expand your network and be part of a community of big dreamers like you. We all share the same thing--the commitment to making our dreams come true. Please, come make My Dream Circle, Your Dream Circle!

Warmly,
Marcia

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We've all heard, time and again, the cliches that urge each of us to recognize that this is the one life we have, and that there's no dress rehearsal. I believe that means that each of us needs to step up and pay attention to what we most want for ourselves -- and those things often take shape as dreams.

Although the world seems to be a crazy place, often leaving individuals to feel that there's no positive contribution to make, I urge you to see things differently. Every dream we make real contributes positively to the world around us; as our lives improve, everything else does, as well. If you don't believe it, think how much better you feel when you are surrounded by people who are happy, fulfilled, and focused only on the positives. There's a ripple effect that absolutely does impact the world.

The time is now, not next week, next month, or next year, to take action on your dreams. Come along with me and find out how you can make the time to do just that!

Warmly,
Marcia

One way to find time for what matters is to use free time wisely and fully. For instance, the only files I keep in my office are the ones pertaining to the projects that are designed to make my dreams come true. Each of my project files has a list of strategies and tactics--the items to do--attached to the front of it. If I'm in my office with an extra hour, or even a few minutes between calls, I can pull out one of my project files, do any item on the list, and I'm in action on something that matters to me. At the end of the day or the week, when I want to plan ahead, I look at my project files and create the next week.

Look at what you do with free time you don't think of as "free" time, because it generally doesn't come in big enough blocks to seem meaningful. You know the time I mean: time spent driving to work, standing in line, sitting in the car waiting for school to let out so you can collect the kids in the carpool, while brushing and flossing your teeth -- all the little pieces of time all we all encounter during the day. If you're like most people, your brain is pretty much turned off during those times, or at best, it's engaged in something non-productive. Remember that big dreams are created by taking many, many little steps. Carry a list with you of the tiny things you can do with small bits of time, and then commit to doing them rather than spacing out while you wait.

Many people also find that scheduling everything helps them find extra time. When you schedule something, your mind sees it as a commitment. What better to commit to than the actions that will help you achieve your dreams? Remember to schedule your commitments to yourself, first, and then work everything else around them.  Do it in ink so you can't erase it!

Lastly, be honest with yourself. I'm convinced that people make time for what matters most to them. If you're constantly trying to make time for something, but find that it's just not happening, look at things honestly and ask yourself whether the thing you're trying to do is really as important to you as you claim it is.  Chances are it won't be. If it's not, put it aside and focus on something that is. The more attention and intention you put behind your dreams, the more quickly you'll see them made real. Making time, then using that time wisely, is just the next step on the journey; there's never been a more important time to act on your dreams!

Resources you can use:

Book: Take Time for Your Life, by Cheryl Richardson

Book: Breathing Space: Living and Working at a Comfortable Pace in a Sped-Up Society, by Jeff Davidson
 
Book: The Simple living Guide, by Janet Luhrs

Big Dreamers Share

• Kathleen went to one of our workshops five years ago, where she wrote down that her dream was to start her own event planning business. She's currently in the process of signing a lease for space to open up a scrapbook store with weekend getaways and other events that will be planned!

• Nikki heard Marcia speak last year, and was moved to work on her life long dream! That dream was to record music for the lyrics that had lived in her heart and soul since the age of 14. She reports that she's worked very hard, and now has six songs completed; she hopes to finish the CD next month. She also let us know that she's formed her own record label!

  Congratulations, Kathleen and Nikki!

Do you have a dream come true that you want to share?  Please send it to: marcia@mydreamcoach.com so we can all celebrate in your success!

My Dream Coach News

As much as we love sharing your dreams and achievements, we love sharing our own with you, too!  Here's what's going on in our world this month:

• Big News!!  My Dream Circle, our fabulous, unique private community for dreamers, is open! We've been busy creating an exciting community full of tools, resources, experts, and DreamTeam members, and look forward to having you join us! Here's a peek inside My Dream Circle:
  
  Every Tuesday, members participate in Dream Talks, our live teleconference events with fabulous featured guests. Our May guests will be:

• May 4th - Marcia Wieder, America's Dream Coach

• May 11th ­ "The 60 Second Procrastinator" - Jeff Davidson, Founder of The Breathing Space Institute

• May 18th ­ "Renewing Your Work Spirit" - Karen Leland, author of Customer Satisfaction for Dummies

• May 25th ­ "Success with Ease" - Caterina Rando, author of Learn to Power Think

Want more info or to join us inside the premier community for dreamers? Find out how you can become a Charter Member of My Dream Circle and receive a free gift.

Coming next month - Create a Dream Blueprint!