Marcia Wieder is a best-selling author, TED speaker, CEO of Dream University, repeat guest on the Oprah Winfrey show. Marcia’s book Making Your Dreams Come true (also available as an Audible audio version) is a blueprint for finding your personal purpose, which will underpin and guide the dreams you pursue, how to live following your […]

“I got you a job in the fish factory…Little Miss Anya it’s time to take your place in life  and in line.  And be grateful” -Phlegmenkof to Anastasia in the animated film Anastasia. I love appreciating the simple pleasures in life as much as the next person, often stop to think how fortunate I am […]

So you have an incredible vision of something that you want.  Good on you.  You are special, and strides ahead of anyone who accepts an unhappy existence, not daring to dream of something better.  But what do you do when it doesn’t seem to be happening?  Maybe you know that you haven’t put  in a […]

Cara Alwill Leyba is a Master Life Coach and author .  Her book Girl Code is an inspiring, kick-ass romp of a read full of empowering advice with a focus on celebrating the power of bonding with other women as a key ingredient in achieving happiness and success in life and work. Girl Code outlines a great approach […]

Once you are clear on your goals, it’s time to make things happen!  Planning, organisation and regular reflection on how things are going can turn a lofty dream into an achievable goal. Tips for turning a goal into reality: Use  the SMART approach (specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, time-bound), to further define your goals. Make a […]

Some people might be brilliant at and passionate about one thing only, others of us need to pursue several different interests to feel balanced and complete. “Can I pursue more than one “serious” dream?” Yes! Though you might have to pick one or at most 2 at a time to really concentrate on and become […]

Of course no one else can tell you what you should be doing with your life.  Only you can decide that.  Also, no one single approach is going to suit everyone. Some people don’t mind jumping in with both feet and quitting their day job to pursue their dream, trusting that everything will work out. That is […]

Why should you reach for your dreams? So that you can be fulfilled and happy right? And because you almost certainly can make at least some of your dreams come true. The more pertinent question is: “Why shouldn’t you?” (What is stopping you?): Lack of funds? Time? Too much effort? Don’t think you have what […]

I like to categorise my dreams and resolutions/goals into different aspects of life such as those listed here. You will probably want to modify this list based on what you want to work on this year. Categories for Dreams and Resolutions Family/relationships Work/career Home Fitness and health Helping others Hobbies/interests/other pursuits Self development/improvement Enjoying life […]