What would you do if I told you the entire day is yours to chase a dream? I’m not talking about catching up on laundry, sleeping, running errands… but something that is near to your heart that you almost have forgotten because it seems so out of reach. What injustice or social issue does your heart ache for, but all your energy goes to keeping toddlers breathing and fed?
A Practical Plan
The only way to fit these dreams into your life is to make it happen in small increments that are practical. Carve out just 15 minutes for this “thing” that is uniquely you. Read up on legislation that is being introduced and call a senator, jot down some family recipes that you want to publish in a cookbook, learn to play the piano, plan a playdate. Whatever it is, set aside a time and do it!- no excuses! This gets priority on your schedule just like a dentist appointment for your kids would.
When 15 minutes becomes easy- double it!
Excuses?
I bet you already have three reasons you can’t do this running through your head. “I’m too busy”, “I can’t because I have to…”- right? Here is where your desire for this change has to be stronger than your excuses. So, that time you spend on social media?- cut it down a little. Cook ahead for a day or two to free up some time later in the week. Instead of the binge watch of your show on Netflix after kids go to bed, you only watch 1 episode and spend the other time investing in what’s uniquely you.
Share your Journey!
One of my dreams is to play the cello. For a long time I made excuses, but then one Mother’s Day my husband bought me a cello. We made finding time for me to learn a priority. I’m terrible and it’s so much harder than i thought- but I’m doing it!
What is something that is uniquely you that you are going to prioritize?
