We spend most of our time and energy figuring out the day-to-day: What's for dinner? When do I have to pick up the kids? How can I finish my work and get home in time to enjoy the summer sun?
But every once in a while, it's nice to dream a little: "I've always wanted to..." Open my own business? Run a marathon? Bake the perfect souffle?
How would you finish the sentence "One day, I'd like to..."? Tell us for the chance to win a $75 Visa gift card to get started!
Dreams come in all shapes and sizes. But it's said that just 2% of us fully achieve everything we want to. Why? Is it lack or money, time, talent, or just confidence that is holding us back?
Take the first step toward trying something new by writing it down. Often, seeing things on paper helps to solidify the goal, before you can turn it into reality.
We decided to take our own advice and do just that.
Here's some things our SheSpeaks staff would like to do, some of which are even starting to happen.
One day, I'd like to...
Live in NYC: I grew up in the Philippines and whenever I would watch movies or TV shows set in New York, I was always mesmerized by how beautiful, busy, and jam-packed the city was. I'm having a trial run now as an intern this summer and it's the perfect test - I can't wait to experience it full-time! - Via
Get more organized: I have a young daughter and am pregnant. Between work, child care, and being tired all the time, it's hard to keep everything straight. So I decided to start a bullet journal, which I've seen all over Instagram. Being super-organized isn't the most glamorous dream but hopefully this will make getting things accomplished a little more fun. - Emily
Stop hating pushups: When I was a kid, I used to be really good at pushups. Then I grew up, and they're not so easy anymore. I know how good pushups are for keeping the body fit and strong, but I can't help but be frustrated by them. So I'm going to do more pushups this summer to see if they get easier. I doubt I'll ever love them, but I hope that I will see some results and learn to appreciate them. - Ellie
Go to the Olympics: I've always been inspired by the Olympics. I love watching the hard work of the athletes, and seeing how the world comes together for this big event. I know better than to hope I'd ever be in the Olympics but watching in person has been on my bucket list forever! - Susan
Write for SNL: I'm in a stand-up comedy troupe and have done stand-up twice - what an adrenaline rush! I also love creative writing, so a career as a comedy writer (especially on SNL!) would be the perfect dream come true. - Rose
*One lucky commenter, Tweeter or Instagrammer will be chosen at random to receive a $75 Visa gift card. Giveaway is open through July 29th, 2018 to U.S. residents at least 18 years of age. Entrants must be a member of SheSpeaks. If you are not a member, click here to join. Winner will be notified by email.
Update: Thanks to all who entered! Congrats to our winner, SheSpeaks member renejoseph.
...travel to England and Ireland. I just met my biological mother after 53 years and found out my ancestry/heritage linked to English and Irish descent. 'Course even before, I dreamed of visiting castles and the Irish countryside!
One day I'd like to write a series of short stories about my daughter, her life and our journey...a girl with special needs using her wheelchair to navigate her community, stories of inclusion. I have started to write some of them up, hope to get them out to the world.
One day I would like to live and volunteer in Africa.
One day, I'd like to have my pond fully repaired so I can enjoy it again!
One day I'd like to finish the novel I started to write. After attending a writing workshop in June I was fired up and then life happened and my momentum is (temporarily) slowed down. But I'll get there!
Stop cutting my hair, stop plucking my eyebrows, stop eating grains, own my own condo, learn to enjoy driving again in this California traffic.
One day I would love to take a family trip to Jamaica I think it would be so amazing
One day I would like to spend a year in Switzerland.
One day I'd like to write a book and become a published author.
One day, Id like to travel to the places my ancestors are from and learn more about my roots.
One day if I win this Visa gift card, I'd use it to fund the gasoline to make a trip to Louisiana to see Mardi Gras which I've wanted to see for nearly a decade.
One day I will take it easy and have time for myself to travel.
Go to New Zealand and explore the country. It's so beautiful!
One day, I'd like to visit Israel, do a pull-up and become a grandmother.
One day i'd like to actually get that honeymoon my husband and I never got when we got married. Hoping one day once the kids are grown or we have a sitter to take that romantic vacation..