Where To Go From Here

Thinking about the same commute, the same desk, the same computer, the same t0-do’s and the same work for the next 20 to 30 years is a really scary thought.

Here are a few exercises to point you in the right direction and help you follow your dreams:

• Picture yourself in 10 years. What are you doing? Who are you with? Where are you living? What does a typical day look like? How are you starting and finishing your day? I will be living in an old house in Evanston with my husband and 2-3 kids. I will be  a stay-at-home Mom and very involved in my kids’ lives. I will have a career in health and fitness. I will start my day with exercise and end my day reading in bed with my kids and husband.
• What do you not want? A stressful job where there’s a lot of pressure (I already put too much pressure on myself). Sitting at a desk for 9-10 hours a day. I like routine and structure, but I don’t want to do the exact same thing every. single. day. To be stressed about money. To feel bored and like I’m not making a difference.
• Have you stepped out of your comfort zone and tried something new? I step out of my comfort zone every day at my current job, but I don’t think it’s stepping in the right direction. I want to work in marketing, but I would prefer to work for myself. I’m trying to figure out my next steps.
• What do you do with your free time? See any patterns? Workout, read healthy living blogs, read books about running, self-help, organization, web design, and project management. Spend time outdoors and spend a lot of time with my family.

I’m not exactly sure where I should go from here, but I’m working on it. Taking one step at time and dreaming big.

What’s your dream? Where do you picture yourself in 10 years?

“Follow what you are genuinely passionate about and let that guide you to your destination.” – Diane Sawyer