52 - A Full Year of Following My Dream

Wow. A full year of blog writing! I can’t quite believe it.

When I first started, I had no idea where this journey would take me. I just knew that I wanted to help people who felt stuck in their career the same way I once did, and that the only way to move forward was to begin.

This past year has been a reminder that following your dream is not about having it all figured out from day one. It is about taking small, meaningful steps toward a life that excites you. And that is exactly what I want to talk about today - how you can start dreaming big about your own career, even if right now you feel stuck.

Dream First, Plan Later

Last week, I shared the benefits of Step Two - Big Thinking - and how expanding your mindset can unlock new possibilities. Today, I want to take that one step further and apply it to your dream career.

If you know exactly what you want, amazing! Hold tight for Step Three - Strategy - and I will give you everything you need to achieve your goals.

If you do not have a clue what your dream career looks like, that is okay. In fact, it is how so many people feel. Instead of stressing over the specifics, start with answering the questions below:

• How do you want to feel?

• Do you want more freedom in your schedule?

• A higher salary to support the lifestyle you dream of?

• A job that lets you be creative, or one with clear structure?

• Do you want to work with people or independently?

• Do you see yourself in a corporate office, a small business, or running your own company?

Give yourself permission to imagine what your ideal work life could look like. Do not worry about how you will get there. Do not filter your dreams based on what others might think. Just let your mind run wild and write it all down.

When I started blogging, it was because I wanted to help people using everything I have learned the hard way, so you don't have to. How I went from feeling stuck to building a career, multiple businesses, and a life I genuinely love. I am working toward my goal of achieving financial independence and helping one million people change their lives by finding and succeeding in a career they love. Starting a blog was my first step. Yours might look completely different and that is exactly how it should be.

Your dream career works the same way. Create space to imagine what your future could look and feel like.

What do you see? What do you feel?

Let yourself go there. Get excited.

Because once you allow yourself to dream, the path forward starts to reveal itself. Your vision, even if it is not crystal clear, can begin to guide your next steps - how you invest your time, what you prioritise (and de-prioritise!), and even where you choose to spend your energy or money. The more clearly you see it, the more naturally your daily decisions begin to align with it.

Dreaming is a safe and fun way to start, enjoy.

Always with love,
Elsa x