How I Began to Create My Dream Life

As I write this, I’m sitting on a plane on the way to Stockholm on a Tuesday.

A year ago, I would have to beg for this time off – only to come back from my trip to a bitter boss who shoved a bunch of work in my face that I didn’t want to do. A year of unhappiness with 2 weeks of escapism wasn’t the one for me.

Digital marketing had been something I wanted to do for a few years now. I started working at an agency and wasn’t happy. Not only because I had to sit at an unattractive desk with fluorescent lights blinding me, but because I felt like so much more could be done.

This wasn’t the first place I felt this way, though. At every job I’ve worked at, I’ve always felt like so much could be done to improve things, and I just never felt fulfilled. Noticing this pattern job after job, I knew I had to start something of my own.

I started to find my own clients to do their digital marketing and have almost full creative control. I’m able to give all of my suggestions and make sure they’re happy. I feel so much more fulfilled and feel as though I really am making an impact the way I’ve always imagined.

What’s even better, my new full-time job allows me the time to travel + work on my first passion, my blog.

So how did I do it?

This is just the start. I have SO much more I want to do with my business and blog but it did take a lot to get here.

1) I put in a lot of work. I’m talking 14 hour days in between meetings, on calls, creating content, while putting aside some time to work on my blog + Instagram content, responding to DM’s, storying, pinning to Pinterest, etc. It’s exhausting but I love it all.

2) I don’t really ‘go out’. My weekends are typically spent writing, working and relaxing. I have no interest in spending $150 on Ubers and drinks, only to waste another 1-2 days with a hangover. Time = money.

3) I DFAG about what people think. Self-explanatory but the most important. I do what I need to do to get me closer to my goals and don’t allow any negativity into my life.

I know that my previous situation isn’t a foreign one. Many friends & family members have experienced/are experiencing the same emotions of unhappiness and not feeling fulfilled. Things don’t happen overnight, but I encourage you (if you are looking to make that change in your life) to take the first step in thinking about what it is you would want to do everyday for the rest of your life. That’s the hardest part, IMO.

What are you passionate about, and how are you building your dream life? Share with me!