Year of Dreams

by Melissa Kline

One of my favorite New Year's rituals is to start fresh with clear goals and intentions. I've created a fun, easy writing exercise which helps to give focus and direction to these goals. Follow the three easy steps below to manifest the year of your dreams. :)

Step 1: Past – List of Accomplishments

Think of everything, big or small, you have accomplished in the past year and write it down. These should be things you feel really good about – efforts you are proud of, successes, goals met, unexpected or planned circumstances. List anything and everything that makes you feel good about yourself and what you have accomplished recently.

Step 2: Present – Gratitude List

List the things that you are thankful for in the present moment or as a whole. It could be as simple as, “I am grateful for the roof over my head, food to eat, etc.” You may have to start with the basics to warm up, but I have found that it gets easier the more you write. Incorporating a gratitude list into your daily routine is a wonderful practice.

Step 3: Future – List of Goals / Dreams / Wishes

Write down the things you wish to accomplish in the New Year. Try to stay optimistic, realistic, and flexible. Your list will most likely shift and change, but it is nice to have some guidance and a visual reference. 

Added bonus: Create a vision board of your goals, dreams, and wishes. Find pictures, scenes, or words that convey what is on your list and in your heart, then paste them onto poster board. You can add to your vision board all year long. 

Here's to a happy, successful, New Year! I hope all of your dreams come true. :)