"Move 7 Steps Closer to Your Dreams"
by Lynn Robinson
Copyright © 2002


Do you know what your goals are but can't seem to make them come true? Is your life going in the direction you'd like it to? As Will Rogers said, "Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there." These seven suggestions are small steps you can take to create the life you want. None of them require you to make an immediate decision or to take a big risk. All you are doing is gathering information or what I call "putting your energy out there."

  1. Talk to someone who made a successful career change about how they got there.

  2. Interview someone who has your dream job.

  3. Sign up for a class in something that is either pure fun or a subject you may want to explore for a new career.

  4. If you are thinking about a geographical move, go that place on vacation, subscribe to the local paper and ask friends for referrals to people living in the area.

  5. Research your interests on the Internet or at the library. Small steps count. You are building a bridge to the life you want!

  6. Call a career counselor and make an appointment to discuss your interests. Work with her to create an action plan to bring your dreams into reality.

  7. Make an appointment with a financial planner to evaluate how you could make a career switch and at the same time maintain your financial security. To find a reputable planner visit the Certified Financial Planners Website.

Take action on at least one thing each week to move you closer to your goals and dreams. Making a change in your life often feels uncomfortable at first, but even the smallest steps count. Put the energy to create new things in your life out into the world. Your intuition will guide you as to what actions to take. The path towards your goal will begin to open up.


Reprinted from the book, Divine Intuition: Your Guide to Creating a Life You Love, published by DK Publishing, Inc.

Lynn Robinson, M.Ed., is one of the nation's leading experts on the topic of intuition. Her most recent books include Compass of the Soul: 52 Ways Intuition Can Guide You to the Life of Your Dreams (Andrews McMeel, 2003) and Divine Intuition: Your Guide to Creating a Life You Love (DK Books, 2001). Lynn is a popular and widely recognized author and motivational speaker as well as a columnist and the Intuition-At-Work Expert for iVillage.com. Her free monthly "Intuition Newsletter" is available at her Web site, http://www.LynnRobinson.com.

© 2002 Lynn Robinson, M.Ed. All rights reserved in all media.