Your Best Year Yet! – Part 2 – Dreaming Forward

In part two of ‘Your Best Year Yet’ we explore the idea of ‘Dreaming Forward’ in creating the life you envision for yourself in 2014.  Having reflected on 2013 by asking questions posed in Part 1 – Reflection, (see previous blog post), we are ready to embark on the journey of knowing what we want for ourselves in the year ahead.

1. Dreaming Forward:  Create a broad idea of what you want this coming year.  I’d recommend, not getting too specific.  Hold the reins loosely and be playful.  Choose something that feels light and fabulous.
   1. If I summed up what I want for myself in 2014 in terms of a mantra, theme or intention, what would it be? (i.e. Life without limits)
   2. What feelings, adventures and experiences do I want to have in 2014? (i.e. connecting with incredible people – some of whom I haven’t even met yet)
   3. How does what I want for myself tie in with my values and strengths? (i.e. connecting with incredible people ties directly in with my value of connection with self and others)
   4. What lessons and ideas can I pull forward from last year that will help me as I move forward in creating the life I desire? (ie. keep moving forward even when things aren’t perfect. Keep thinking ‘Good enough’)
   5. If I have a goal that is really specific, how can I see it in a bigger way? (i.e. goal to be a professional dancer – bigger picture: move my body more because it brings me joy)
   6. What other ways can I meet this ‘bigger’ / larger context goal? (i.e. dancing in my living room)
   7. If I could transport myself forward to one year from now, what would I want for myself during 2014 more than anything else? (i.e. more authentic connections)
   8. Looking at the above, what do you want for yourself in 2014?  (i.e. authentic connections with self and others)

On your mark, get set….GO!…. Get started on creating what you want for yourself.  Do one little thing to get the ball rolling.  In Part 3 of ‘Your Best Life Yet’ we will explore ideas around ‘Creating Momentum’.  In the meantime, do one little thing that will take you closer to the life you want for yourself in 2014.

A great flame follows a little spark. ~ Dante Alighieri

Feel free to share your experience with these questions by commenting or emailing me directly at info@janspragge.com.  I look forward to hearing from you.  And, please share this post with your friends and colleagues by using the share buttons below.   Happy dreaming…