Big Power in Small Dreams

Hi there, Highly Sensitive Person -

I've been thinking about the Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) I've been talking to lately, and I've noticed a trend.

A lot of HSPs have this story that we don't know what we want, and we don't know how to tap into our purpose or our dreams.

So many things go into this...

... fear of choosing something you're not going to be able to achieve and trying to avoid disappointment, embarrassment, and doubt.

... fear of doing something "wrong" and wasting your time.

... lack of confidence in making decisions.

... concern about how other people think and feel about your desires and dreams.

... worries about going against the "rules" and being misunderstood.

... trying to consider so many options at once that you feel overwhelmed.

I suspect, and correct me if I'm wrong, that you think dreams have to be big, grand, and Netflix-worthy.

That you need to tap into your Main Character Energy in order to have a true, real dream.

Whether you're afraid to admit you have a big dream because it feels impossible, or whether you're afraid to let yourself went things at all, the result is the same.

You keep yourself small and (what feels) safe, and you give up on having dreams.



I've thought a LOT about this lately, and I have a very simple, unsexy, un-Netflix worthy solution that works every time.

Pick a small dream, and give yourself permission to go after it.

It might sound counterintuitive or like an oxymoron, but yes, dreams can be small, and yes, small dreams can be extremely powerful. 

In this week's episode of the Highly Sensitive Club I'm talking about the big power in having small dreams.

Listen on your favorite podcast app and / or watch on YouTube.

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In the episode, you'll learn:

• The two ways small dreams benefit you in big ways

• Examples of small dreams you might have had and thought didn't count as dreams

• 3 key beliefs that are holding you back from dreaming

• A simple 3-step exercise to help you discover your next small dream

I'll give you one of my favorite (humorous) examples.

When I was about 11 years old, I wanted to eat Oreos and ice cream for breakfast.

It wasn't a special occasion, I had a big day ahead, and naturally, the answer was no.

In a fit of rebellion, I made a vow that when I was a grown-up and lived by myself, I would eat Oreos and ice cream for breakfast.

Flash forward more than a decade later, I'm 23, standing in the galley kitchen of my first solo apartment, and craving sweets.

I got out the Oreos and ice cream, took my first bite, and remembered that vow I'd taken 12 years earlier.

And my thought was, "Kid, this is as awesome as you thought it would be."



I savored every bite of that intensely sugary breakfast.

Not because the dessert was particularly spectacular - Oreos and ice cream is good but not life-changing.

It was the sense of freedom, of independence, of fulfilling a desire I had for my younger self that was so satisfying.

I've since changed my mind about starting my day with intense, processed sugar doses.

But recognizing that I fulfilled a small dream made me realize how that helped me create bigger dreams, like working for myself, losing weight, starting two businesses, and having successful polyamorous relationships.

Small dreams, when you let yourself feel them, have them, and count them, build your trust and confidence in yourself.

And take it from my 11-year-old self - it's satisfying not matter when it happens for you.

To dreaming small,

Steph

P.S. If you're not even sure how to tap into your small dreams, let alone big ones, I can help you. Book a consultation call. It's free, and you'll leave the conversation know what you want, what's keeping you stuck, and how to move forward. Plus, I've got enough belief and energy to spare, I'll mirror your vision back to you with clarity and permission.