How planning a trip can help you create the life you dream of living

It’s becoming increasingly common for people to say they’re busy and stressed trying to keep up with life and work. But rather than accept that as being the norm, let’s think about taking a trip. Okay, so not to disappoint you, this isn’t about taking an actual trip, it’s about gaining some insights into what’s possible for you in life when you think of it as a trip.

Let me explain.

Your life, your way

When I talk with new life coaching clients, I always ask them about the dream they have for their life. Most find it easy to tell me what they don't want and the reasons why life will always be challenging. But I gently point out to them that that wasn't the question. I asked about the dream they have for their life.

Would you be able to answer that question — what's the dream you have for your life — confidently?

Life isn't a dress rehearsal

You know this but sometimes we all need to be reminded that this life you're living now isn't a dress rehearsal and there are no do-overs.

But so many people will live their lives feeling like they have to put up with whatever comes along in life. Trapped in busyness and stress mounting to the point of burnout, or maybe feeling lost and directionless, it’s easy to see why people think there’s nothing they can do to change things.

Accepting life as it is, seems like the only option. But is it? (spoiler alert: you don't need to put up with what shows up and think it's going to be your life because there is 100% something you can do it)

Imagine your life is like a trip

If you were going on a trip, you'd choose a destination, right? You'd have a place in mind that you wanted to get to and while you might stop along the way, maybe head off down a side road or tiki tour around, you'd eventually end up at the destination you'd chosen.

And of course, you'd think about the sort of trip you want to have too. You might want a relaxing trip laying on the beach, reading, and having massages. Perhaps you want something more adventurous like hiking, biking, or jet boating. Or maybe soaking up the arts and culture vibe is your thing.

Whatever it is that's right for you, that's the overarching theme of your trip. And of course, that'll determine what you pack to take with you.

So thinking about your life as a trip, what's your destination? And by that I mean, what dream do you have for your life?

Knowing where you want to head in life is powerful because it will give you something to move towards. The decisions and choices you make and actions you take each day will have purpose and meaning because they'll be aligned with where you're heading.

Declare the dream you have for your life

Pausing to write down the dream you have for your life is a key step towards creating positive change. Because it is possible to live well!