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Have you made a promise to yourself to achieve a dream, resolution, goal in 2007? Did you start the year on January 1 by making a commitment to pursue a resolution? Or perhaps you decided on your birthday to pursue a long-held dream. Or maybe the first day of Spring inspired you to dare to dream and you decided, finally, to 'go for it'? Even if you've been 'hit and miss' with the follow-through, don't despair. Don't beat yourself up, it's not your fault even if you find yourself procrastinating at times. Rather than find fault with yourself (the blame game) study what is working for you and what isn't. Do your homework about what it takes to fulfill your dream and learn your lessons. Knowledge is power!

Life is hectic, chock full of activity, on the best of days. It's easy to feel overwhelmed and it's frequently difficult to find the motivation and creativity to move a dream forward. The trick is to find ways to keep your dream 'front and center' - and still take care of your life's 'In Box', all the other stuff you have to do to be a responsible, healthy, happy person. With that in mind, here are a few common sense tips to make your dream a top priority in your life:

1. Tell the world about your dream, resolution, goal. Don't keep it a secret. I can't count the number of people I've asked, 'What's your New Year Resolution,' and they've given me a shocked look and responded "I can't possibly tell you that!" Well, 'YES' you can and should tell folks about your dream. Shout it out to the world! Ask your best buddies, friends and family to help you make your dream a top priority. Ask them to join your journey. It's amazing, when you ask folks for help, they often jump at the chance to lend a hand!

2. Do a page or two in your journal each and every day about your dream. Build a plan, timelines, 'Things To Do Lists', chronicle your progress, make course corrections when you veer off in a wrong direction, and daydream. Keep a written record of your journey and revisit where you've been and where you're going each and every day! Always keep hope and faith alive. Be grateful for what you have and what you are.

3. Wear your dream - your resolution - on your head, shirt, wrist. Paint the sky with it. Stick it on your mirror with pastel posties. Carry around a laminated card in your billfold. Personally, I wear my dreams on my wrist, as beaded bracelets. I wear different dreams on different days. I wear my dreams and resolutions on T-shirts and hats. I put them on my coffee

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