Build a Vision for Yourself

Have you ever achieved something that you thought was an important goal but once you got it, didn’t feel nearly as great as you expected? Maybe it’s because your goal was not connected to something bigger in you and that down feeling was your motivation being deflated. Visualizing our abundant future and following our dreams is what creates the motivation to get up every day and pursue our goals, one after another, without drudgery or undue stress.

Do we celebrate a goal once achieved and feel gratitude for the life we have today? Of course! But we also realize that each achievement is a step towards our bigger vision for ourself and, once we are done celebrating, we keep going on to the next thing. A vision is typically not about “having” something material but rather about becoming something, or someone. If your vision is big enough then it will be something that is left behind for the next generation to enjoy — this is what we call leaving a legacy. There are endless possibilities for everyone.

So what are the most important things to you? Are you satisfied with everything that you are doing? Are you ready for a change (big or small) that will allow you to live your life to its fullest potential?

Never give up on something that you really want and be prepared to work hard at your goals. Don’t let anything within your control stand in your way, and let your positive attitude carry you past the things you cannot control. Invite others to share your vision if you can really use their help and offer to help them in return.

Build relationships that become part of your vision and leave a positive mark on everyone that you encounter. That is not to say that everyone becomes your friend or even an acquaintance, but that they are somehow positively affected by coming into contact with you.

It would be very tricky doing all of the above without some guiding light providing direction. This is your vision — YOUR vision, not somebody else’s. There is nothing wrong with making choices that fit your needs. Do not be afraid to go out there and make things work for you.

Try to find a way to see into your future. Use mindfulness and meditation to help you envision your biggest goal and then break it down into smaller, more manageable supporting goals. Use visualization to prepare you for the challenges that lay ahead, that ultimately are going to help you become stronger and ready to take the next step in your journey. Be confident in who you are and what you want to do in life. Become “abundantly unstoppable” —  there is nothing out there that can prevent you from being who you want to become, because you already have everything you need.