If companies set about defining their vision, then why not people? Deciding where we want to go and how we want to get there means paving the way for clear, logical and energising decisions that go on to shape not only our future but our everyday lives, too. What we might term ‘direction’ is, in fact, a sense of meaning. Everything we do guides us in sketching out and building towards our future, depending on how ambitious we want to be. There’s no need to aim high. All that matters is aiming right.

Setting out a vision for ourselves is an opportunity to reflect on what we really want from life. It might sound simple, but do we actually take the time to dream? What is your vision? What do you hope to get out of life and your career? What truly matters to you? What are your ambitions, your values, and your authentic needs? Does your life as it is now aligned with where you hope to be?

These questions are especially important when it comes to work: does your job allow you to put your vision of yourself into practice? Is your workplace in step with who you are? How do you reply when it’s back to work after the weekend and you’re asked how you’re feeling? If your answer is “like it’s Monday”, then it’s time to take action.

When Mondays feel like the highlight of your week, it’s because the life you’ve shaped mirrors your vision for yourself. Because you’re operating with a sense of clarity and peace of mind that gives you the wings to move forward.