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.
One day I would like to Chile with my husband and my parents!
One day, I'd like to help animals shelters i mean i already am but i would like to do more
One day, I'd like to get a matching mother/daughter tattoo with my mom, she's my best friend and it's something we both want! I'm currently trying to save money when I can to surprise her with a trip to a tattoo shop!
find a cure for cancer so no one else has to suffer.
One day, I'd like to have a baby!
One day, I'd like to be able to open up that pastry shop I've always imagined I'd own. I enjoy creating things and making people smile. Being able to open my little shop every day and welcome ol manner of people in with something warm and comforting to bring back holdhood memories or create new ones would be a dream come true! And if I'm lucky, travel to Paris to take culinary courses from the French masters of pastry themselves in order to fully immerse myself in this endeavor.
One day I would love to buy tickets to the Alabama and Auburn football game
Paint landscape paintings. Yes, I've bought the canvas, just need to buy some paint.
One day, I'd like to do an overnight trip by myself.
One day I'd like to rescue ALL of the dogs and give them homes! And travel the world. And be able to support my family. AND write a book.
I'd love to go on an African safari. It would be so cool to see the animals close up.
One day I would like to be able to travel to Ireland.
One day I'd like to see the great pyramids!
One day I'd like to travel to Hawaii
One day I'd like to go on a cruise