171. Have you become too grown up to dream? With Kim Payne

<p>When did we become so good at doing reality…that we forgot how to dream?</p><p>Somewhere between being an imaginative kid and the realities of adult life, many of us stopped dreaming. </p><p>And even when a dream does appear, we&#39;re often incredibly quick to tell ourselves why it’s unrealistic, impractical, or just plain ridiculous.</p><p>In this episode, I explore what happens when we give ourselves permission to dream again, without needing to know how it will happen, whether it makes sense, or even if we’ll ever act on it. </p><p>Inspired by a conversation with a friend who spent one fabulous night imagining a different life, I started thinking about the dreams we allow ourselves to explore... and the ones we shut down before they’ve had a chance to breathe.</p><p>I share some of my own seemingly far-fetched dreams, including those that disappeared, those that resurfaced years later, and those that became part of the life and work I’m living today. </p><p>Not every dream needs to become a goal. </p><p>And some of the things that feel impossible today might not be as far-fetched as we think.</p><p>This episode invites you to spend a little less time asking, &quot;<em>How would that ever work?&quot;</em> and a little more time asking, &quot;<em>Imagine if…&quot;</em></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key takeaways:</strong></p><p>o   Why so many of us stop dreaming as we get older.</p><p>o   What happens when reality and responsibility take over.</p><p>o   Why a dream doesn’t need to be realistic to have value.</p><p>o   What can happen when you let yourself stay in “imagine if…” mode.</p><p>o   Why the dreams you once squashed might be worth revisiting.</p><p>o   How something that once felt far-fetched can take on a life of its own.</p><p>o   What you might discover when you allow yourself to dream again.</p><p> </p><p><strong>💖 SOMEDAY to TODAY – </strong><a href="https://kimpayne.com.au/events" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>event </strong></a></p><p>A one-day transformational experience for women who are done waiting for &#39;someday&#39;.</p><p>Friday 9 October 2026. <a href="https://kimpayne.com.au/events" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Find out more and grab your spot here.       </a></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>A huge shout out to our main event partner, Michelle Roberts, Financial Adviser from <a href="https://bcvfs.com.au" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">BCV Financial Solutions</a>. <em>You’ve got one life...make the most of it</em>. </p><p> </p><p>Awesome product partner mentioned: <a href="https://saltyvibesco.com.au" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Salty Vibes</a> - Self care without the wellness BS.  </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>COURAGEOUS ME – </strong><a href="https://kimpayne.com.au/book/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>THE BOOK </strong></a></p><p>Grab your copy of <a href="https://kimpayne.com.au/book/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Courageous Me</a> – The courage to turn someday into today. </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Where to find me: </strong></p><p>Website: <a href="www.kimpayne.com.au" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Kim Payne</a>   </p><p>LinkedIn: <a href="www.linkedin.com/in/kimpayne9rok/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Kim Payne</a> </p><p>Instagram: <a href="www.instagram.com/iamkimpayne/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">@iamkimpayne</a>  </p><p>Facebook: <a href="www.facebook.com/KimPayne9Rok/ " target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">KimPayneBiz</a> </p>