Is there a dream that you’ve been hanging onto that you’ve not yet accomplished? You might want to travel the world, learn another language, write a novel, complete a marathon, or many other things.

I’m talking about any deep desire that excites you that you keep putting off for various reasons – like when you have more money, or more time, or reach a certain age or when your kids start school. And every time you think of it, you sigh and say, “yes, someday.”

Now is the time to start acting on your dreams. By taking action and working on these deep desires, you nourish yourself and your spirit.

Get creative on fulfilling your dreams. Start thinking, “How can I make this dream happen?” Find ways to carve out a little bit of time per day to work on a goal that is just for your own growth. If you want to travel, start researching the areas you want to visit. If you want to learn French, listen to language CDs in your car or on your iPod. If you want to write, wake up 30 minutes earlier than you normally do and dedicate that time to your writing. If you want to complete a marathon, create a running schedule to build up your weekly mileage.

By dedicating a small amount of time from each day to accomplishing your dreams, you’re on your way to making them a reality. And before you know it, you will have fulfilled your lifelong desires.

Happy new year! May all of your dreams come true.

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