Happy Thursday loves! I’ve been very consistent in this space and on social media this year but not always as much as I would like. Nor do I always get the response I would like. But something happened the other day, that jolted me into action. I was on the phone with my Mommy and she said, “Adanm, I know you’re waiting on God to answer certain prayers and fulfill certain dreams. In the meantime, take what you’re doing to the next level. Make sure your waiting isn’t in vain. Live your best life while you wait.” I haven’t stopped thinking about it since and I promised her that I would do just that. So with that said, we are going to talk about the 3 WAYS TO LEVEL UP YOUR DREAMS, today.
1. COMMITMENT/CONSISTENCY
Though I’ve been committed to this blog for years, I have had seasons where life has caused me to take some time away. That is perfectly fine, but I always come back. This year I recommitted to being as consistent as possible in this space. To make this a priority, to grow my readership, and connect with others. To bring fresh, high-quality content, and to use my voice to talk about my life but things that affect all of us. I’ve also committed to stretching myself in areas that are new to me. Those areas may be to attend conferences, blogger events, collaborate with other bloggers, shoot in new locations, with a new photographer, and stepping out of my comfort zone.
What have you committed to doing this year to achieve your dreams?
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2. BE FEARLESS WITH YOUR DREAMS
Fear can be crippling. Fear manifests itself as anxiety for me. Fear has prevented me from making quick decisions or trying new things in the past. Fear has probably blocked me from blessings and opportunities that I was too scared to pursue. I promised myself I will fight through that this year. I promised myself that no dream would be too big to take baby steps towards or to achieve this year. Some dreams take time and that requires patience. But luckily, I have a quite a few dreams and I can work towards them at the same time. 😉 In the past two months, I have experienced fear when approaching new opportunities, but I have fought through that fear. HERE is an example of my fearlessness. Go comment that you think I should win! I have chosen to speak life and truth out loud when I hear doubt inside. I’ve been busier than ever but loving every minute of inching closer and closer to some really cool things!
What is keeping you from pursuing your dreams? What changes are you making to get closer to/achieve those dreams?
3. BE A SPONGE/ BE OKAY WITH FAILURE
I am CONSTANTLY studying fashion and style blogging, other bloggers, photography, lighting, fashion magazines, you name it! This industry and I’m sure others are constantly changing, and you will not win by doing the same thing year after year. Don’t be afraid to collaborate and learn from others, invest in classes, attend conferences, watch webinars and read on your own! Soak up all the knowledge you can, like a sponge, and you will never be done learning.
It has taken me a while to be okay with failing and making mistakes. As a perfectionist, I can be really hard on myself. But I have found that making mistakes and failing is a given on the way to achieving my dreams. Will Smith said it best: “Failure is a major part of being successful.” He said that all success is controlled failure and that it is needed for growth. Better to learn this lesson now than later, so accept it and learn from it!
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Now tell me what dreams you’re leveling up on this year? SHARE BELOW!
Stay Fabulous!
