5 Things That Shouldn’t Hold You Back From Pursuing Your Dreams

And I don’t mean about superficial stuff like what to do with your bonus or where to spend the upcoming holidays. Though admittedly that’s more fun. Haha!

But rather, thinking about the year that was and the goals that you have achieved for yourself since 2025 began.

How are you doing?

How many items have you ticked off your list?

Take this time to appreciate how far you’ve gone.

Because no matter how your progress looks like at the moment, what is important is that you never gave up.

And for that, you deserve a pat on the back.

Now, on the other hand, are there items on your bucket list that are still left unchecked?

The question is: what’s the reason behind that?

What really is holding you back from finally ticking them off your list?

Now that you’re reflecting about it, allow me to share with you the 5 things that shouldn’t hold you back from pursuing your dreams:

1. Your past

Hear me out on this: whatever you’ve been through does not define who you are and what you can still be. Know that everything happens for a reason and turn each and every experience that you’ve had into stepping stones towards your biggest goals. Never forget that you have that choice (and power) to look beyond what initially caused you pain and suffering and focus on the silver linings. You may not be able to undo the past but you can definitely still work on your present and create the future you want for yourself. Use the lessons you learned wisely with the clearest of intentions.

2. Your present situation

Life may not be the way you planned it at present and things may be harder than usual. You may be struggling now but it’s important to know that it’s only temporary. It will pass. Don’t miss the chance to make the most of your present by coming from a space of openness and doing away with any form of resentment so you can fully grow in harmony with what your current space is teaching you. Be patient enough to endure and allow yourself to hang on to hope as things change for the better eventually.

3. Your fears

Let me share with you a piece of truth: more often than not, our greatest fears don’t really happen. It’s our misconceptions that amplify them, something which we can challenge by focusing on the facts on hand. When struggling with fear, take time to ask yourself this: is it valid? Is it grounded on facts? Is it under my control? And what piece of factual information can debunk it? Know that fears only exist for as long as you subscribe to them so never lose the chance to question their validity and impact.

4. The lack of support from others

Your dreams and aspirations were never dependent on the support or approval of others. So why let the lack of support of others stop you from becoming your own #bestmeever ? A sad reality though is that sometimes, the people you expect to be there for you are no where to be found when the going gets tough or when your dreams get bigger. Know that it’s ok. By being your own greatest fan and committing 100% to your self and your growth, you are able to harness from within everything that you can ever need to pursue your goals. And know that along the way, you will meet people who are in alignment with your vision for yourself, who will be more than willing to extend their genuine support.

5. The responsibilities you have

While prioritizing your responsibilities for others like your friends, family, your work, school or whatever else demands your time, resources and attention, please know that you are just as deserving to give yourself all those. You are worthy of your dreams and fulfilling them is a matter of choice. You can always find time to pursue them, no matter how busy you are if you’re really 100% committed to making them come true. You can never be too busy for what truly matters to you, yourself included. Never set aside your own dreams and wants because with the right time management and making yourself a priority too, you can achieve all those in harmony with your other responsibilities.