Monday, 19 October 2009

Reader's Question: Dreams or Fantasies

Hi Domonique, Can you please tell me a little bit more about the difference between dreams and fantasies. Thanks! Helena

Hi Helena, the difference between dreams and fantasies is something I talk about in my book, Your Best Life.

The way I differentiate is a fantasy is something you enjoy thinking about, but for a whole range of reasons are unlikely to do anything/enough towards making it your reality.

Dreams on the other hand are things your really would like to bring into your life, and are willing to put in the time, effort and other resources towards making them your reality.
For example, in my fantasy life, I am a size ten, but it's very unlikely that I will ever go on the starvation plan required to make this a reality in my life. (I'm 5'10"!)

My dream on the other hand is to host my own television program showing people how to create their own best life. This is something I have been working towards, consistently for several years

The easiest test to distinguishing between dreams and fantasies is to ask yourself "what are you willing to do to make this a reality in your life?"

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