Spiraling Elements Studio

It takes a lot of courage and hard work to go after your dreams. Living your dream doesn’t mean everything is perfect every second of every day. Having support is important to keep you moving through down times. Most people will turn to their significant other or close family and friends first for support. It is a great place to start if they are going to positively support you. Sometimes they won’t. Your support people should be found at the beginning of your dream building process if you can. Keep in mind that some people will not make good support buddies. If you are having a hard time finding support with people you already know, try online support groups or coaches.

Your support person should be willing and able to be your cheerleader, motivator, sounding board, and reality checker. We live in a real world with real obstacles. While we need to fully believe that we can achieve anything (and we can), there will still be obstacles. You support person can point out challenges you might not have even thought of. They will also be able to help you brainstorm for solutions.

Unfortunately, you will find that some people are very negative. The two biggest reasons for this are, they are afraid to live their dreams and are jealous of you or they love and are trying to protect you from the hurt of disappointment. These people won’t be able to offer you the strong support you need and shouldn’t be a part of your support group. Now, that doesn’t mean you should ignore them. They still can have something useful to say. Listen to them and see if they are making a valid point. They may be pointing out some obstacles to your plan. Try not to take their negativity personally. When you take the time and really listen to them, it can have a positive effect on them. They will feel that they are helping you and may not be so negative in the future. When they see you succeeding you could inspire them to follow their dreams too!