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

Embrace Being Disciplined Over Being Motivated

Motivation is fickle and unreliable. It comes and goes depending on the day, the mood, fluctuating energy, and circumstances. People who turn their dreams into reality understand that they can’t rely on their feelings and being inspired every day. They rely on their self-discipline, the habit of doing what needs to be done even when their enthusiasm is waning.

Discipline can come in many forms and doesn’t have to be rigid or rob you of all your joy. It is up to you to determine how to stay disciplined while balancing what brings you back to your ultimate vision. But the most important aspect is to honor your priorities regardless of how you feel at the moment. On days when your motivation dissipates, discipline is what will keep you moving forward.

Protect Your Focus

People who are intentional about reaching their dreams are also intentional about where their energy goes. They are aware that constant distractions slow progress, and that is even if effort is being made. This doesn’t mean that you have to eliminate fun or social connections altogether. It just means that you must be mindful of what supports your goals and what does not.

Protecting your focus can look different depending on the scenario or goal, such as limiting time on social media, creating dedicated time for uninterrupted work sessions, or putting boundaries around certain relationships. Focus allows ideas to deepen and take root, building the foundation needed to get your goals into the action stage.