Dreams and Detours - What Shaped Me Template

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We all carry dreams. Some are fulfilled, some abandoned, and some that almost came true but slipped away. This template helps you reflect on those turning points in a structured and visual way.

Use this board to map out:

Dreams you once held as childhood, teenage, or adult
The detours that shifted your path, such as cultural, financial, and personal
What you learned instead from the unexpected lessons and strengths
The one that got away, i.e. your “almost dream”
Dreams that still matter and ambitions that are still alive today
New seeds that grew because of the detours

This board is perfect for:

Personal reflection and journaling
Career coaching and identity work
Workshops on growth, resilience, and life transitions

Sometimes, the dreams we don’t achieve teach us just as much as the ones we do. This map gives you a creative space to explore both.

Fouz Fatima

Educator

Hi! I blend my professional experiences across private and public sector organisations with my personal humanistic insights to deliver products that support individual and workplace wellbeing. My creations are rooted in evidence-based approach, engaging, and highly relatable for your teams.