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'd like to travel to Hawaii
One day I'd like to go on a cruise
One day I'd love to visit the Lourve with my daughter. She's an artist.
One day I would like to visit New York.
Learn French and travel more. I would love to be fluent in that language. I feel it would make traveling much more enjoyable.
One day, I'd like to treat my parents to a honeymoon they never got to take.
One day, I'd like to... to scale a mountain of significant size, like Rainier, McKinley or even Kilimanjaro
One day i would like to build a homeless shelters for all the homeless around the world
One day I'd like to just go somewhere and rest. I want to just turn my phone off, read a book and not have a care in the world. I could just take 8 hours if possible.
One day I'd like to take a relaxing vacation by myself!
One day I'd like to go to Iceland!
one day i'd like to visit la palma spain because that's where my husband was born
One day I'd like to share a road trip of driving to North Carolina with my BFF . We've been talking about it for years. I think this Fall we are going to make this trip really happen.
One day, I'd like to open a rescue for dogs and cats--a free range where none of them had to be caged, they should all be loved, not abused or abandoned!!
Travel to Australia. Got to wait until the kids are a little older!