LIVE LOVE LIFE IN 2008 - The 'Let's Go Get 'Em' Chronicles of Kris - 06/28/08

Family,
I sent this note at the top of the year but it's almost the middle of the year and may be time for a refresher. I am sending this email because I have had quite a few conversations with people on this list about *goals* and really making the year great. With that said, I'd like to send my own personal method to making my dreams come true. This has worked for me since I started writing formal lists in 2004.

Every year, I write something called a *Dream Sheet,* a full document listing ALL of my goals, from the very minute to the biggest (and what most call unattainable). I do NOT think with limits, I do NOT dream with roadblocks, and most of the time, I do NOT share my biggest goals with people because I am not looking for approval from anyone but God. This document is almost like a goal brainstorm...list EVERYTHING you want to do AND devise a plan on how it will happen.

In actuality, YOU have been part of my dream sheet, because in the last few years, I have prayed to be surrounded by like-minded people and organizations that will continue to feed my spirit. Even listing this and focusing on adding positive energy to my life has been a blessing beyond words. Of course, throughout the year, your dream sheets will grow and change...you will work your way to realizing you want more, or maybe you don't even want to do what you once thought you did. I write a yearly dream sheet, but I also write quarterly goals as well. My mom keeps a journey poster, one with visual pictures of what she wants. I simply list.

Here's an example. LIST EVERYTHING (there are a few examples below)
ACADEMIC (I.E. goals for a GPA, or if you are out of school, reading more/ obtaining more knowledge in your field of interest)
BUSINESS (I.E. goals for your current employment)
CULTURAL
DOMESTIC
EMOTIONAL (I.E. maybe there's a situation weighing you down or maybe you want to be more comfortable or confident with being yourself)
ENTREPRENEURIAL
EXTRA-CURRICULAR
FAMILY
FINANCIAL
RELATIONSHIP
SPIRITUAL
SOCIAL
VOLUNTEER
OTHER

This works for me and it will for you if you truly believe in your potential. Pray Pray Pray, Work Work Work, Believe Believe Believe and you will achieve...ALSO, PLEASE DON'T BE AFRAID TO GET RID OF PEOPLE AND THINGS THAT ARE TYING YOU DOWN. AND ALSO, PLEASE GET OUT OF YOUR WAY -- MEANING, DON'T MAKE EXCUSES. PLEASE DON'T WASTE YOUR OWN TIME SAYING THE SAME TIRED STUFF YOU SAID LAST YEAR OR MAYBE EVEN TWO YEARS AGO. I WANNA SEE YOU FLY!!!!!

Love,
Kristen Victoria

P.S. To make something special you have to believe it's special. There is no special ingredient...Except you.