Cup of Inspiration

Have you been putting off that job search? Have you been putting off signing up for that class? Have you thought about volunteering at a local nonprofit organization? Today, January 24^th, is the day to “Just Do It.”

It is very easy to let a dream stay a dream. We may wish to pursue a different career, but we’re afraid of letting go of a job we view as safe. We may have a desire to travel to a particular region, but when we start thinking about a good time to make that trip, life gets in the way. We might really want to complete a course, or even a degree, but time and money just aren’t available for that kind of endeavor. These dreams continue to be pushed into the “one day” category in our life plans.

While we can’t always just drop everything to pursue a dream without planning, it is important to at least put a plan in place to move forward on those dreams. Perhaps you can’t afford to quit your job today. Today you can start doing some research on target companies you would include in a new job search. You can explore what opportunities are available and check into any training opportunities that would help you move closer to your dream job.

Perhaps you can’t afford to book that trip for next week. What you can do this week and check your calendar at work and put in for some time off. You can start some research on places you would visit while in that region, where you would stay, and what the average traveler spends while there. You can talk to your bank about setting up a savings account to put aside some money each week for that trip.

Have you been thinking about starting a business? You may not be ready to drop everything and set up your business. You can start doing some research. You can start brainstorming business names. You can investigate requirements for a business license.

Today, take that one step toward pursuing your dream. Make a small effort to move that dream from the “one day” timeline to an actual date on your calendar. Dreaming will give you an idea of where to start, but now is the time for action to start moving forward. Just Do It!