Say "Yes" and follow your dreams!

Everyone has dreams, but not all of us will take the chance to achieve them.  Imagine all the dreams we would have fulfilled if we could only bypass our fears, challenges, and other people's opinions.  

Now imagine how happy we would be if we could take that leap of faith to do something out of the ordinary?  Quit your job and move to different country, earn your master's degree, get married, adopt a baby, buy a home...

What dream do you have that you are afraid to chase?  What is always on your mind, but never get to because of the weight on your shoulders?

I've been able to accomplish some my dreams, such as living in a foreign country and earning a degree away from the comfort of home.  I had a lot of people telling me that I would be kidnapped and rapped if I lived in a different country; they tried placing fears in my head so I wouldn't accomplish my goal.  In hinds sight, I realize my friends were trying to keep me in their comfort zone.  They didn't want me to be away from them because they hated change, but that isn't fair-not to me or them.  We should always be trying new things and expanding our horizons. 

What are some ways to achieve your dream?

1) Set a date

When you have a timeline, you are able to measure your progress in achieving your goal.  Do you want to go live in Hawaii?  Book your flight and start planning your trip.  By booking your flight, you are telling yourself and others you are going to be enjoying the sun very soon!  By investing money in your dream, I am more prone to accomplish my task.  No one wants to lose money, especially when you worked so hard for it.

2) Tell people

When people know your goals, you can't tuck them away and hope for them to magically appear.  People will be asking you all the time when you will be moving to Mexico, when are you getting married, or whatever you tell them.  By telling people, you will be held accountable.  No one wants to back out of a situation after telling everyone what they have planned.  

3) Don't let downers live your life

You only have one life and shouldn't have others controlling it.  I learned awhile back that people will become jealous of you if you are heading towards your goals.  Don't let these people take control of your happiness.  

4) Say "Yes"

Put your dreams in your hands and go for it.  You can do it!  All you have to do is say "yes" and get to work.    You can't achieve your dream without doing the work.