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Have you ever felt like you were just going through the motions? Waking up, working, coming home, sleeping, only to rinse and repeat the very next day? If so, you’re not alone. Many people find themselves in this cycle, waiting and hoping that something better will eventually come along. But without a dream goal to guide you, life can start to feel like you’re drifting along without direction…It’s never too late to identify a dream.

A dream goal acts like a compass. It gives your daily actions purpose and meaning. Instead of working just to pay bills or meet deadlines, you’re working towards something that excites you. And no, your dream goal doesn’t have to be about making a fortune or climbing the corporate ladder. It could be something simple yet powerful, something like writing a book, travelling the world, starting a community garden, or just living a life that feels truly yours. The key is that it brings you fulfilment.

That sense of excitement can transform your mindset, making even the most ordinary tasks feel like important steps on a grand adventure. When you have a dream, you’re no longer on the side lines in your own life. You’re actively shaping and creating your future. That dream becomes your fuel, your reason to keep going when things get difficult, and your secret weapon when motivation is running low.

It also helps you see your current work situation in a new light. Maybe it’s not your dream job, and that’s okay. But perhaps it’s teaching you valuable skills, helping you meet interesting people, or building up the resilience you didn’t know you had. Every experience counts when you know where you’re heading.

Some people don’t need a dream, or they land their dream job without even realising until they start work, it does happen, but not very often. Without a dream, there’s a risk of spending your life building castles in the air for someone else. You might feel that all the work you are doing is just making others (your boss) better off, without creating a pathway for yourself to a more fulfilled and happier life. By identifying and committing to your dream goal, you take back the steering wheel, the accelerator and control of the sat nav. Do we even need the brakes?

Do you know what your dream is?
If not, have a little think, what gets you genuinely excited? What kind of life makes you smile when you imagine it? If you’re unsure, start by asking yourself what you loved doing as a child, what topics you lose time exploring, or what kind of work feels more like play. Consider who you admire and why, there might be clues to your dream hidden in what you see in others.

Here’s a quick checklist to get the grey matter ticking:
✔ What do you do when you’re supposed to be doing something else?
✔ What topic could you talk about for hours without checking your phone?
✔ What’s something you’ve always wanted to try but never dared?
✔ Who are the people you admire – and why?

Imaging you have already reached your dream.
Once you have an idea, try this: close your eyes and imagine you’ve already achieved your dream. Really picture it. Where are you? What are you doing? Who’s around you? Now, travel back through time imagining what were the key moments and decisions that got you there? What skills did you learn? What habits did you build? What risks did you take? Imagining a dream already achieved can make it seem more reachable, because you have already completed it mentally you can easily go back through those steps to see what you did to get there.

Lets be honest though, not everyone can drop everything and chase a dream full-time. You’ve got responsibilities, bills, kids, pets, and probably a long list of household chores and DIY jobs you haven’t finished yet. But dream-building doesn’t have to be dramatic. It can start with ten minutes a day. Reading a blog post (like this one), jotting down ideas, or finally signing up for that evening class. Baby steps count.

So, tonight, today….even right now, do something small but powerful. Write down one sentence that describes your dream life. Stick it on your fridge, your mirror, your desk. That’s your step one….If you’re brave enough feel free to write it down in the comments below.

The best bit really is that once you have a dream, and identified at least some of the steps you need to take to get there, you won’t struggle for motivation. Even small progress will give you a sense of satisfaction. Motivation will become your supporter, reminding you that you’re on your way to somewhere amazing in your life.