Good Afternoon, Friends! I started writing on wellness topics on Wednesdays as I noted so many of my creative friends struggle with balance, as do I. Join me on my journey of mishaps, happy mistakes, and discovery.
You’ve heard the lyric “A dream is a wish your heart makes…” from Disney’s Cinderella, right? Well here’s the thing.
A dream is a wish your heart makes, but a goal is a plan your mind makes.
Are you with me?
I love dreaming, but I have not always loved planning. I’ve sort of just figured it out. There’s a certain magic in writing things down. Lists, steps, contacts, appointments, plans. Call it the Law of Attraction, or whatever you like. Writing it MAKES IT HAPPEN. you’ll see.
I’m planning to start my son doing his own bullet journaling. He’s got lists and a phone, but I think the writing in his own bullet journal is going to be key. I already bought him special micron pens. You gotta have the tools.
I think my young daughter is also ready for her own planning journal. She’s got a collage journal and a story-writing journal already, but the listing of dreams and goals could also be good for her. Right now my favorite Leonie Dawson Shining Year planner is 50% off. Again, tools.
Another way to get things done is by finding support. It’s free to find likeminded souls in groups on the internet. Just following inspiring instagram and pinterest users can jumpstart or reignite your own creative ambition. There are an infinite amount of webinars and podcasts available for you.
“Someone is staring at you in Personal Growth.” – Carrie Fisher, When Harry Met Sally, 1989.
It wasn’t too long ago that I was a night owl and a late sleeper. And now, thanks to Zero Period, I’m allergic to sleeping in. Thanks to planning, I’m more productive.
In addition to mapping out all the family’s activities, I am planning my reading and writing time.
What are you doing this summer? Are you planning to have fun?
Key of Dee 
OH, I so agree! We dream. Then we plan and line out steps to reach that dream. It is the way magic happens!
Thank you so much for your comment, susanmarymalone!
Dream, plan, intiate. I love how you are guiding your son to do the same. Xoxo
Thank you! I’m so excited for both my kids. They are starting their bullet journals today on their first day of summer vacation. I can’t wait to see what they come up with for their summer goals!