7 questions to ask yourself to pursue your dreams

Have you ever felt that inner voice, that persistent whisper from your soul, urging you to pursue your dreams? Maybe you're standing at a crossroads, contemplating whether to chase your passions or stay within your comfort zone. If you feel like your dreams might be calling, then this article might be of help! Here are seven questions that can help you on your journey towards your dreams.

1. What's your highest priority in this lifetime?

Your first step is to identify what truly matters to you in this life. What brings you joy and fulfilment? To help with this, ask yourself what activities ignited your childhood enthusiasm. What are your current hobbies - could you do them all day every day? When dreams align with inner passion, there's a lot of motivation. Connecting your goals with something that genuinely matters to you can help you stay motivated as you work towards them.

2. Is this your dream, or someone else's?

It's essential to differentiate between your authentic dreams and the expectations of others. Are your goals a product of your own aspirations, or are you pursuing someone else's vision of success? Remember, it's not selfish to chase your dreams; giving yourself permission to explore what you genuinely want can help you make choices that feel right for you.

3. Are you settling for less than you need to?

Reflect on whether you've settled for a life that falls short of your potential in terms of love, health, and success. If you've compromised your true passions, it may be time to consider whether you want to course-correct. If you feel discomfort or dissatisfaction when thinking about an area of your life, get curious about what might be behind it and what you would like to change.

4. What will you feel like when you reach your dream?

Your personal passion is the fuel that propels you towards your dream. To help you figure out if what you're going after is big enough or the right fit for you, reflect on how you'll feel once you achieve it. Dive into those emotions and sensations! Envision the thrill and exhilaration of living your dream and consider why achieving it matters to you.

5. What steps can you take today toward your dream?

Procrastination is the enemy of dreams. Don't delay your pursuit any longer. Could you commit a small, regular amount of time towards your dream? Small and consistent steps can help you make progress.

Create a support system and set up mechanisms that enable you to translate your intentions into action. Identify smaller projects or milestones that lead to your larger dream. Whether it's training for a marathon by participating in local fun runs or keeping a journal to track your progress, take tangible steps today.

6. Are you telling yourself: "I can't have my dream?"

It's common for many people to doubt their ability to live their dream. Often, beliefs that they can't make a living doing what they love or feelings of unworthiness hold them back.

If self-doubt is holding you back, question whether the things you're telling yourself are facts or assumptions. You may not know yet what is possible, so don't bury your dreams out of fear or self-doubt. Explore them and consider what first step you could take towards making them a reality.

7. Is it right for this time of your life?

It's very common for people I coach to have more than one dream. Often they have several. You can either go after all dreams in one go and accept they'll move a little differently, or go after one and focus on it before doing another.

There is no right answer; it's just a case of going after what feels right for you. A dream can still matter to you without needing to be pursued immediately.

Your dreams don't have to become reality overnight. Start by getting clear on what you really want, why it matters to you and what feels right for this stage of your life. Then ask yourself: what's one step I could take next?