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Turn Your Dreams into Goals

"Follow your bliss and the universe will open doors where there were only walls." - Joseph Campbell

This is a time of transitions. I welcomed a new client this week which always involves a period of getting to know one another and exploring the best ways of working together and communicating. The seasons are also changing; here in Southwestern Ontario, autumn seemed to arrive overnight with colder nights and winter clothes appearing. The

other day, I saw the first Christmas decorations available for sale in a shop!

Having structure and a plan are important to me, so I make sure to know ahead of time what I will be doing and when. I schedule work time, rest and play time, plus weekly goals and daily tasks. Combined with my annual, overall plan, this helps me make forward steps every day and I know when targets are reached.

Today's article continues from last week's discussion regarding dreams, my recommended resource is for people who want to start their own virtual assistant business (or already have and want help,) and the tech tip shows how to find a resource mentioned in the article. Enjoy!

October 31 is your final opportunity to take advantage of my current rates before they increase. If you've been thinking of talking with me about how I can help you reduce overwhelm and make more money in your business, don't delay! Contact me right now while you are thinking of it at caroline@carolinerdonnelly.com

I welcome your feedback, please let me know what you like/don't like and want to see both here and on my site at www.carolinerdonnelly.com

Dreams into Goals

Last time, you began answering a series of questions. If you need a reminder or haven't read part one, you can find it here: How to Discover and Fulfill Your Dreams.

I also want you to go through the VIA Survey of Character Strengths. See the video below for help on finding the correct test (many people take the short one but I want you to do the in-depth survey for a complete result.)

Now look back over your answers to the questions I posed and you will likely see recurring themes. Make a list of those things you see repeatedly popping up.

With me, it was items like helping people, making a difference, computers, technical skills and research.

Now reorder that list according to importance.

How often to the top things in your list occur in your life? How much time do you spend on each of them?

Choose three from your list you want to incorporate more fully into your life.

Can you combine any of them? For example, if helping and seniors are important to you, perhaps you could volunteer one hour a week at a senior's home or in a hospital.

It is time for a brainstorming exercise.

Ask yourself how you can spend at least fifteen minutes a day on each of the three you chose. Write down absolutely everything that pops into your head, no matter how impossible or ridiculous. It may be beneficial to ask a close friend or family member to help come up with ideas. If you are a visual thinker, try creating a mind map. Here are some online resources for that:

Once you have a list, begin refining the ideas and see what develops into things you can do.

Are exercise and animals important to you? Why not volunteer at your local animal rescue charity or start a dog walking or daycare business? Remember to incorporate the results from your VIA test.

Begin researching how, either in your local community or online, you can spend time doing the things you love. Then put them into your schedule and make them a priority.

You will not only be happier, you'll be doing good and moving forward to fulfilling your dreams.

"Follow your bliss and the universe will open doors where there were only walls." -- Joseph Campbell

Recommended Resource

Do you want to be a virtual assistant? Have you started your business but don't know how or where to get clients?

Learn from the person who has taught me and helped me get clients. The free call has already taken place but you

can still sign up and get the recording, which includes a very special offer to work one-on-one with a successful

virtual assistant. Are you saying, "Ya But..."? Get off your Ya-Buts today!

Tech Tip - VIA Survey

In the article above I mentioned the VIA Survey of Character Strengths. When you go to the website it may be a

little confusing since there are many tests on the page. Watch this video so you get the right one!

Click here to watch this video about the VIA Survey of Character Strengths

Until next week,

Caroline

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