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Dreams Don't Work Unless You Do

Dreams Don't Work Unless You Do

Manifestation is just a wish without action

Jennifer Holguin
July 30, 2025

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We all have dreams—the kind that keep us awake at night, the ones we can see so clearly if we close our eyes. But here’s the truth we sometimes avoid: dreams don’t work unless you do.

You can journal, visualize, and dream all day long—but if you’re not taking real steps toward what you want, it will always feel just out of reach. Manifestation isn’t just about vision boards, journaling, or positive affirmations. Those things are powerful, but they’re only half of the equation. The other half is putting all of that to work by taking action.

We often wait for the perfect time or for motivation to strike. But here’s the truth: clarity and confidence come from doing, not from waiting. The moment you take one bold step, your brain begins to believe you’re serious about this dream—and that’s when momentum builds. Did you know that when you write your goals down you are 42% more likely to achieve them than those who don’t. The odds are in your favor when you write them down, you just have to start!

So here are 3 Tips on how to take action and help turn your dreams into reality (Starting Now)

1. Break Your Dream into Micro-Actions💥

Big dreams are exciting, but they can also feel paralyzing. Instead of focusing on the whole goal, ask yourself: What’s one small step I can take today? Every step counts, even if it’s sending one email, creating one page of your plan, or dedicating 20 minutes to write down your to-do list.

2. Commit to Daily Progress—Not Perfection💥

Waiting for things to be perfect is the fastest way to stay stuck. Progress beats perfection every single time. Set a daily or weekly action goal and treat it like a promise to yourself. Making a decision and taking action, learning as you go then updating it or reworking it later down the road, is much better than not starting at all.

3. Use Visualization as Fuel for Action💥

Manifestation isn’t about wishing—it’s about believing so deeply that you act like it’s already yours. Visualize your dream as if it’s real, then ask: What would the version of me who already has this be doing today? Do that.

Think about it: what’s one dream you’ve been sitting on because you’re waiting for the “right moment”? There’s no magic timeline or perfect setup. The “right moment” is when you decide to start. This week, I challenge you to pick one dream and commit to one action step every single day. Even if it feels small, remember- small actions done consistently compound into big results.

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Besos, Jenn💋