Crafting Your Dream Life: An Exercise in Self-Actualization

Let’s say you’re not doing the things you know you could be doing.

A thought could be running through your mind…

“there’s no point in engaging in an activity 'cause I don’t see where it will lead”.

Let’s say you’re not tapping into the energy of joyous excitement that others around you seem to be bathing in.

It could all be because you haven’t taken the time to decipher exactly what you want out of this lifetime.

With your current development level, of course.

So this article is designed for you, to help you nail this home.

You will create a representation of your dream on paper.

And alongside that, an identity that supports that dream and empowers you.

And by empowering, I mean something that makes you feel like you.

You know that feeling.

So let’s get into it.

Grab a pen and a good notebook or journal, and set 30 minutes aside, at least.

You will write a paragraph or as many bullet points that come to your mind for each of the prompts below.

Each of them is an essential component of your dream.

Step into Your Dream Life

What do you dream about? This is the initial question you must ask yourself.

Let your mind wander freely.

Ponder what comes up for you when faced with this prompt.

You can pause here, reflect, and jot down your thoughts.

Finding Your Joy

What makes you feel good? What activities feel you with Joy?

Finding Purpose

What gives you a sense of purpose? What produces meaning for you? What do you think you’re here to contribute to the whole?

Location

What geography would you choose? What are the places that make you come alive?

Tapping into passion

What are you passionate about? What really feels you with energy and creative juice?

Your Dream Community

Consider the people you want to surround yourself with and those you find intolerable. This perspective comes from life experiences, and defining your ideal circle can help you gravitate towards those who nurture and support your dreams.

Building Your Values

Identify the values needed to support your dream.

For example, if your dream is to navigate the information age gracefully and successfully, one of your values could be sovereignty—seeing everything through your own eyes and making your judgments.

If your dream is to transform your body into the healthiest and best-looking version possible, discipline could be one of your primary values.

Discovering Your Flow

What activities put you in a state of flow? When do you lose track of time? When are you at your best self, and what are you doing?

These activities often indicate where your true passion lies and can guide you toward your dream career or lifestyle.

Designing Your Ideal Workspace

Next, envision your chosen working environment. Is it sunny? Is it indoors or outdoors? Do other people share the space? Do you have a pool table in your office, or is your desk outdoors facing the sun? How does your ideal workspace look and feel?

Defining Your Income Needs

Crunch the numbers. What is the income you need to live your desired lifestyle? Consider your expenses, wants, and needs. If you desire a nomadic lifestyle, for instance, budget for Airbnbs and allocate funds for unexpected situations.

Accepting Responsibility

Last, but not least, evaluate the level of responsibility you're ready to take on to live your dream lifestyle. That could be the responsibility of providing for yourself, someone you love, employees, or even your overall existence.

This is your dream; take a look at it.

It’s yours. See if you’d add anything to it or take something away.

And remember, this is a continuous process; you get to edit it based on your life experiences.

We will now design an identity that is supportive of this dream,

We will look at the version of you in the future that lives this way naturally and effortlessly

Let’s get into it.

Crafting Your New Identity

Once you have a detailed vision of your dream life, consider the identity that aligns with it. Visualize it scene by scene. Who is the version of you that lives this life?

Write a description of this identity in third person. For example, “Alex is empathetic. He generates wealth naturally, effortlessly. He exudes an aura of abundance, providing a feeling of safety, soothing, and comfort to the people around him. Alex is an elite athlete, dominating in combat sports, through his immense discipline and elite athletic development."

This is a generic example, but you get the gist.

You know you.

And most importantly, you know you at your best.

Living the Dream

So you now have a detailed representation of your dream and the identity that aligns with it. Through continuous repetition and the power of self-visualization, you can manifest your dream into reality.

It may seem outrageous now, but given time and commitment, the life you've imagined can become your reality.

Remember, dreams do come true. But first, they require our belief and action.

The outrageous can become just another Tuesday in six months!

Stay tuned for the next post.

To living your dream life,

Aris