Every person is unique, having different values and goals. That's why each person should have their own definition of success. My definition of success may not work for you and vice versa. Defining success for yourself gives you a customized goal to shoot for. The following exercises will help you determine what success means to you.
Use a Vision Board
One way to figure out what success means to you is to create a vision board depicting ... Read more
One way to become more influential is to study what influential people do regularly. This will ensure that you can work on learning the skills necessary to become more prominent to the people in your life.
1. They Care About Other People – Not only do influential people know how to show that they care about people, but they do care. After all, they know that the more connections they have, the more they ... Read more
To be more accountable in your life, it’s essential to understand what being accountable really means. When you are “accountable” it means that you have responsibility for something and you admit it whether it’s a success, a mistake, or an out and out failure. If you want to become more accountable, which will make you a more trustworthy person who seems more authentic, try out these 10 ways to be more accountable.
1. Set ... Read more
It is true that due to genetics, some people are more optimistic than others. However, did you know that you can learn to become more optimistic? If you are committed to being more optimistic, try these 8 ways to become more optimistic.
1. Practice Positivity – If you tend to first thing negatively try to turn your thoughts around by actively pursuing positive thoughts. If a negative thought comes to your mind, turn it ... Read more
Being productive is a skill that many successful people value. The reason is that when you are productive, you get more done, make more money, and still experience freedom in your life. One way to accomplish more is to get better at goal setting.
• Goals Provide Focus – When you set goals properly using SMART goal setting practices, you will end up being very focused on the results that you want to see. ... Read more
The very first thing you need to do if you want to be more assertive in your life is to understand what assertive is and what it isn’t. Being assertive does not mean that you are aggressive. You don’t have to be rude to be assertive. To be more assertive simply means that you stand up for yourself, speak up at the time that it’s needed, and respect the rights of others.
Prepare and Practice
Whenever you ... Read more
If you struggle to reach optimum performance mentally, physically, and emotionally, it could be your attitude is getting in the way. Studies show a positive correlation between having a positive attitude and performing optimally. In fact, multiple studies back the idea that a positive attitude directly affects performance in a good way while a negative attitude lowers your performance in all ways.
A positive attitude manifests in many ways. It encourages constructive thinking and gives ... Read more
Many famous actors and comedians, despite their success, confess to being shy or to having social anxiety. Shocking isn't it? They are in front of others and a camera every day doing their thing and doing it well. Yet they apparently are uncomfortable and oftentimes fearful
So, how can you apply this same fearlessness to your life? Try some of these ideas and see how much more outgoing you become.
Accept Your Feelings
There is no point in ... Read more
The one thing you can be sure about is that change is going to happen. No matter what you do in life, change is the one certainty you can count on. However, some people have a hard time dealing with change. It makes them uncomfortable and causes anxiety. If you have issues dealing with change these ways to deal with change better will change your life.
1. Accept That Changes is Inevitable – No ... Read more
Everyone wants to be liked. Even people who claim otherwise. However, sometimes, the desire to be liked can cause you to do things that aren’t aligned with who you are as a person. If you know who you are and can keep an open mind, you can become a more likable person without losing yourself.
1. Know Who You Are – It’s imperative that you continue working on getting to know yourself. The only ... Read more
No matter how hard you try, it’s often difficult to hear any type of criticism. It can cause us to second guess ourselves, and worse, it might even make you stop doing whatever it was that you wanted to do. It might send you for a tailspin. But it doesn’t have to. In fact, most criticism can be turned into valuable feedback even if sometimes it feels like a very negative experience.
It’s Not Usually an ... Read more
Every person on the planet makes mistakes sometimes. Some mistakes are harder to overcome than others, but nothing is unforgivable if you’re willing to ask for it. However, there is no mistake that you cannot find a way to move on from and overcome. If you’ve atoned and aren’t going to keep repeating the same mistake, you can let go of the guilt, let’s look at ways you can overcome guilt even when you were ... Read more
It’s great to have a productive life; however, being busy doesn’t mean you’re productive. The best way to be more productive is to simplify your life. If you focus on making things faster, easier, and simpler you can get even more done while reducing stress.
1. Declutter and Organize – When you are surrounded by disorganization and clutter, it can make it take much longer to get anything done. If you have a home ... Read more
Your mind holds an amazing ability that you may not even be aware of. Depending on where you were born, you may have learned different philosophies that call the superconscious mind different terms and is thought of as mindfulness and heightened awareness that allows you to figure out things before you add your emotions to the equation.
Essentially the superconscious mind is truly limitless in scope. If you want to let go of limiting beliefs and ... Read more
Many creative and successful people also happen to be disorganized. Studies do show that being organized can help you become more successful, but you can still accomplish a lot even though you are disorganized.
This can be a problem sometimes because if you can’t unleash your creativity in a way that helps you achieve your goals, all the creativity in the world won’t help you become successful in life. But, if you can harness goal setting, ... Read more
It’s so easy to allow the little details to get in the way of productivity. We all do it sometimes. We focus on some minutia instead of the big picture and get bogged down. We like being in control of things and don’t want to appear that we’re not, so we focus on small things because we don’t know what else to do.
Put It in Perspective
To stop sweating the small stuff so that you can ... Read more
The thing to know about perspectives is that every single individual on the planet has a relatively unique point of view, which encompasses their own individual experiences and situations. While it’s true that some people cross over and come to the same conclusions based on their lives and experiences, the way in which they got there is totally unique to them.
For this reason, and the unconscious biases that can accompany any one perspective, it’s valuable ... Read more
Creating schedules that really work helps you achieve more without burning out. Schedules ensure that you have enough time and the right tools to do any task or experience anything that you want to without completely losing it when the unexpected happens. To create a schedule that makes time for fun, you’ll need to follow these steps.
• Know Your Priorities – Before you can create any type of schedule for your life, you ... Read more
Everyone has times in life where it feels as if nothing is going right. Many people have times in life where truly nothing is going right, and it’s not even about feelings. It’s just true. It can be tough to find inspiration when bad things happen, especially if they’re truly out of your control. However, there are things you can do to be inspired when nothing is going right.
• Focus on Gratitude – ... Read more
According to some gurus, the law of attraction enables them to get whatever they want out of life by only thinking about it or asking the universe for it. This sounds great, but it’s not really the truth of how the law of attraction really works. The truth is, you really can get whatever you want out of life using the law of attraction, but first, you need to understand how to do it.
Understand Your ... Read more
Being more independent is a goal that many people seek. It’s essential for you to define what that means for you. Do you want to be free of outside influence from your parents, your spouse, or even the government? To gain more independence, you’ll need to conquer these three things first.
1) Know Who You Are
Independent people tend to know who they are deep down. When you really know what you stand for and ... Read more
Performing at your peak capacity is something most people dream of but don’t really know how to accomplish. The thing is, anyone can become a peak performer if they know what they want, identify the steps it takes to get there and is willing to go after what they wish to by sticking to the plans that they make long term.
Eat Right, Exercise & Sleep Well
Whether you are going for physical, mental or emotional peak ... Read more
Most of our lives are immersed in analyzing the past and planning for the future. Because of this, most of us don’t even know what’s happening right now. Often, we just go through the motions in our daily life without fully experiencing it. However, if you want more happiness and success, now it will help you to become more mindful.
Fully Experiencing What is Happening Right Now
As you read this, are you also watching TV or ... Read more
