• How a Writers’ Retreat Enhanced the Pursuit of My Dream

    by Joyce Dunaway @DunawayJoyce  Writing is a lonely endeavor. Often our friends and family don’t understand why we need to work without interruptions. That’s why associating with other writers is so refreshing. Lynette Eason’s Weekend with the Writers’ Retreat encouraged… { keep reading }

  • Plugging into the Power Source of our Dreams is Essential for Fulfillment

    by Joyce Dunaway If you believe God is the source of your dreams, depending on Him is necessary for achieving your dreams. Here are some suggestions on how to stay connected to the Dream Maker: Praying Communicate with God to… { keep reading }

  • Accountability Could Be a Major Key to Achieving Your Dreams

    by Joyce Dunaway @DunawayJoyce When you’re your own boss, it’s often tempting to allow distractions to keep you from meeting your goals and deadlines. Having an accountability partner could help keep you on track. This person could help you refocus… { keep reading }

  • Deadlines Are Effective in the Pursuit of Your Dreams

    by Joyce Dunaway A deadline is a date or time before which something must be done—a time limit. Many of us remember deadlines in high school or college. For example, a term paper was due the next day, and we… { keep reading }

  • Getting Organized Will Help Reduce Frustration as You Pursue Your Dreams

    by Joyce Dunaway @DunawayJoyce It’s important to have a specific space to work on your project. Most of us can’t afford to add a room to our home or rent office space. Here are a few examples of things that… { keep reading }

  • Enlist the Help of Others As You Pursue Your Dream

    by Joyce Dunaway @DunawayJoyce Surrounding ourselves with positive people who believe in our dream is important. We can turn to them for advice or encouragement. There are several ways to insure you’re learning from experts in your field and receiving… { keep reading }

  • Is Fear Hindering the Achievement of Your Dream?

    by Joyce Dunaway @DunawayJoyce Sometimes we delay starting a project because of fear. Often we allow the what ifs to paralyze our progress. Fear of Failure Here are some examples of our doubts: The amount of time I spend on… { keep reading }

  • Are You Allowing Others to Sabotage Your Dream?

    by Joyce Dunaway Are you serious about pursuing your dream?  If not, your friends and family will not think it’s important to you. They’ll think it’s a hobby or a temporary pastime. Family and friends are an important part of… { keep reading }

  • Reward Yourself as You Achieve Specific Goals while Pursuing Your Dream

    by Joyce Dunaway Have you listed the steps necessary to achieve your dream? Doing this will help you stay on track. It will keep you from being overwhelmed by the enormity of what it will take to achieve your dream.… { keep reading }

  • Never Give Up Your Dream

    by Joyce Dunaway @DunawayJoyce Commitment and perseverance are the keys to success. Deciding to pursue your dream is a giant step which takes a lot of courage. Continuing to work toward your goal is often hard. There will be days… { keep reading }