DREAM BOOK
What I write in my Dream Book may or may not be added to my Goals List or my Bucket List. My dream book is more personal, sometimes it even Material (something I want to own, i.e. handbag, shoes). This is the place where my ideas are formed.
Whether it’s about something I want to wear, which leads me to either buying it in a store, having it made or making it myself…which leads to one of my bucket list items. Learning how to Sew.
Or it could be someplace I want to go. Which leads to a bucket list item.
I may think about something I want to eat/drink. Which led me to putting a beverage company in my Action Plan.
My Dream Book is where I doodle and scribble and get all 16 years old again.
GOALS
Get out of debt.
Plan sufficiently for the boys financial future; college, business start-ups, etc.
Starting a Beverage company.
ACTION PLAN
Your Action Plan is a detailed account of how you plan to turn your dreams into reality i.e., a business plan for the Beverage Company and a financial plan for becoming debt free.
BUCKET LIST
Why create a bucket list?
- Bucket lists keep you present
- You are aware of your time. Life is short and each day becomes valuable to you.
- It helps to prioritize.
- You become more child-like: hopeful and curious about life.
- Helps you shake up your life
- Bucket lists are fun!
One
Dreamstorm/Be inspired – This is a combination of ‘day dreaming’ and ‘brainstorming’. Sit down and just jot down everything that comes to mind. Be child-like. No judgment. A new hobby, activity, relationship, career, finances, etc. Don’t be afraid to write down simple, quickly attainable items (trying Ethiopian/Indian food) Include something that you can do today (Getting a library card. Test Driving your dream car). Impossible? Improbable? Head over to Pinterest and search bucket list. Talk to your friends. Below are just a few ideas.
- Spend a month in Europe
- Take my family to Africa
- Cruise Europe in a luxury yacht
- Finish a Marathon
- Finish editing my book
- Publish a book
- Learn French
- Find a pen pal. Purchase beautiful stationary (wax seals, the whole nine), and write to them on a regular basis.
- Learn how to play the guitar
- Try Ethiopian food
- Learn how to belly dance
Two
Set time goals – Next Week, This Summer, In Three months, Next Year
Three
Share your list – With your Ife Circle sisters, or your spouse, your friends, or children. And make lists with them too. You and your spouse should have a list, your family too. And let’s not forget your girlfriends as well.
Four
Buddy up – Find a bucket list buddy or someone who will join you on a particular item
Five
Celebrate Completion
Six
Your bucket list will grow or change
****Some IMPORTANT things to know.****
- This should be fun, not stressful. If it becomes stressful re-think your list. Enjoy the journey.
- Make it meaningful.
- Make sure your goals are consistent with who you are.
- This should encourage others.
- If you are married or in a relationship, encourage your partner/spouse to have their own list and make sure you create a Couple’s Bucket List.
- If you have children, encourage them to write their own bucket list and make sure you have a Family Bucket List.
Check out these sites for ideas or inspiration:
https://www.bucketlist.org