Personal Dreams

Personal Resource: Personal Dreams

Personal Resource: Personal Dreams

Personal dreams encompass a person’s hopes for the future and the things and experiences that he
or she wants to be a part of life in the years to come. When personal dreams are supported by and
connected to that person’s relationship, they become a powerful motivation for striving to maintain a
positive relationship.

Strategies for increasing resources from your personal dreams

1. Clarify your personal dreams for the future so you will have a clear vision for your life goals.

2. When you develop your personal dreams, balance “dreaming big” with realistic goals based on
your current life situation and other practical concerns.

3. Talk with your partner about your personal dreams so that he or she will understand what you hope
to get out of life.

4. Discuss with your partner the extent to which your personal dreams are compatible with his or her
personal dreams.

5. Think back to former personal dreams you’ve had that have been realized. Try to discover insights
that will help you to achieve your current dreams as well.