5 Habits That Will Turn Your Dreams Into Reality (2 of 3)

Focus on Building Consistency Before They Feel Confident

The best-kept secret behind achieving your goals is that even the most successful people struggle with feeling totally confident in their decisions. They understand that waiting to feel confident before taking steps towards your goal is the biggest killer of dreams. People who succeed have learned firsthand that confidence typically comes after action, not before it. They proceed with determination, not necessarily confidence, even in the face of uncertainty or discomfort. 

By practicing being consistent, you can create evidence that you can rely on yourself, and that confidence will quietly begin to grow. Taking action towards your goals will begin to build the self-belief you need to persevere. Over time, your work produces that confidence as a byproduct, not as a prerequisite to begin. 

Break Big Visions Into Smaller Action Items

A big dream can feel overwhelming many times, mostly because it can be viewed as one huge leap. But the way to pursue a dream with a realistic approach is to view it from the perspective of a series of small steps. People who make progress understand that clarity helps create momentum, and breaking down a vision into bite-size steps brings a clearer vision to a big goal.

Instead of asking yourself how you are going to make something happen, ask yourself what the next best step will be. It is much more manageable and realistic to concentrate on tasks that you can complete within a day or a week. It can also cut down on the fear or procrastination that can come with achieving something really massive. Progress can then become measurable, and give room for your confidence to build with each milestone you accomplish.