We all have dreams...

…but sometimes we think they’re impossible to achieve. More than half of people, busy with their daily tasks and problems, believe their dreams can’t come true. This makes us treat our dreams like escapes from reality instead of things we really want. But while we hesitate, someone else might make our dream a reality. This might make us sad, but it also gives us hope.

Actually, the important part is that no matter what, we feel unfulfilled. Why is that? It’s because making dreams come true involves many things, like how we feel, what’s happening around us, and our plans.

Here are 4 reasons that can stop us:

• Fear and Not Feeling Confident: People often ask, “Aren’t you scared?” when we talk about our dreams. Even if it’s uncomfortable where we are now, it’s easier than trying something new. Doubting ourselves, worrying about failing, or thinking we’ll be made fun of can all stop us.
• Not Having a Plan: Just wanting our dreams to come true isn’t enough. Dreams need a plan, like a map, to guide us. Without a plan, our excitement can disappear.
• Not Staying Motivated: Making dreams real takes time and effort. If we’re used to quick results, we might get discouraged. If our dream changes, we should ask if it’s still what we want. Not having a good reason to chase our dream slows us down.
• Things Outside Our Control: Sometimes our family, money, or health can stop us. If these things make us give up, what happens to our dream?

Everything’s possible, and we have control. We just need to answer one question: Do we want to shape our life or just let things happen?