#5 - Let's talk about unrealistic dreams
Welcome, beautiful woman, to episode 5—and our first full month of podcasting!
Today’s episode is all about something close to my heart: dreams that feel “unrealistic.” The ones we hesitate to say out loud. The ones that might change everything—if we let them.
This episode is for you if:
- You've ever wondered if your dreams are too big or too late
- You feel stuck in the "how" or "when" of it all
- You're craving clarity, courage or a starting point
- You're ready to reconnect with your vision and take action
I take you back to a moment in 2020 when a coaching session changed everything. I did an exercise with called “The Perfect Day,” inspired by the work of Martha Beck, and wrote about a life that felt completely out of reach at the time. But now? Most of it has become my reality.
The “Perfect Day” Journaling Exercise
This visioning tool—originally shared by Martha Beck—invites you to imagine one full day in your ideal life. Not a holiday or a fantasy escape, but a normal day in a life that feels true, fulfilling, and aligned with who you are becoming.
Journaling Prompts:
- Where do you wake up? What does the space feel like?
- Who is with you, and what's your morning like?
- What kind of work fills your day? How does it make you feel?
- Where do you live an what surrounds you - nature, city, stillness?
- Who do you connect with?
- How does the day wind down? What brings you peace?
Reflect afterward:
- What patterns of longings do you notice?
- What does this reveal about what you're truly craving?
- What part of this “perfect day” is already part of your real life?
- What is one tiny step you can take today to bring a piece of this dream day into your real life?
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