Having the proper mindset, moving outside your comfort zone, developing and maintaining healthy relationships, and staying focused have been key drivers of success for thousands of years.
“Do not say a little in many words but a great deal in few.”
— Pythagoras
Success is earned, one step at a time. One of the most invaluable skills a person can have is being able to clearly express what they want. Sometimes the hardest part of finding success is gathering the courage to get started. As long as you’re learning, you’ll never really fail.
Women have a unique opportunity to change the world with our energy, creativity, and compassion. We have the capacity to provide support and guidance to others in a way that few men do. That’s why it’s so important that we model these qualities in our own lives. As women grow and develop their self-esteem and personal power, they also become more influential leaders who can inspire others with their authenticity, vulnerability and empathy.
Develop a knack for noticing what goes right.
A common misconception about happiness is that it’s only about the big things in life: your job, your partner, your kids. But as many of us know from experience, happiness is really a state of mind. So even though big events might make you happy for a while—or at least they seem to—they’re not guaranteed to make you happier over time. The secret to true contentment lies in developing a knack for noticing what goes right in everyday life so that you can appreciate those moments more often.
Start with small things that bring you joy—things like having coffee with friends or getting through a traffic light just before it turns red. Begin by working on recognizing these pleasant experiences one at a time; then gradually build up until you’re also appreciating bigger accomplishments like finishing a project at work or getting promoted. You’ll start to discover how many things actually go right each day; and on days when nothing seems to go well (and we all have those), you’ll be reminded how far from perfect life really is!
Your body is your greatest asset
You’re probably familiar with the notion that your money is your greatest asset. But did you know that your body is actually your greatest asset? Of course, this isn’t to say that you should ignore financial matters (especially if you have debt), but in general, investing in yourself and your health will pay off in the long run.
Your body is the only one you get—and it can either make or break your life. In other words, if you are unhealthy now and don’t take care of yourself today, then it will likely limit what you can achieve later on down the line.
It may be hard to see right now but there are countless benefits to being healthy: more energy; improved productivity; stronger immune system; greater self-confidence; better sleep quality; weight loss goals met faster! These are just some examples of how being healthy translates into happier times as well as better care for yourself (and those around).
Be a Good Listener.
Being a good listener is one of the most important skills you can develop. But how do you become a better listener? It’s actually not as hard as it sounds.
First, focus on understanding what the other person is saying rather than preparing your response. This doesn’t mean that you should sit there in silence and just listen. You should also be actively listening by making comments or asking questions to clarify what he or she said (“I didn’t quite get that… can you please repeat it?”). Even if this feels unnatural at first, over time it will become second nature for you to truly listen and understand others before responding with your thoughts and ideas.
Acknowledge your accomplishments and celebrate them regularly.
Even if you’re not the type to throw parties or take extravagant trips, there are ways to celebrate your accomplishments in a meaningful way. Whether it’s something as simple as buying yourself a pizza or taking a walk around the block, make sure that you stop and recognize when things go right.
Creating healthy habits is all about finding what works best for you and then sticking with it. If one way of celebrating your achievements doesn’t work, try another one until you find what does!
Take one thing at a time
You can get more done by focusing on one thing at a time, starting with the most important first, and then taking it one step at a time. If you try to do too much at once, or if you try to do everything perfectly or alone, then you’re likely to fail.
If you have three projects due in the next week, don’t think about all three of them at once; focus on just one of them for now and then move onto the next project after that one is finished.
Look for the hidden gift in challenges and painful situations
When you have a challenge or painful situation, look for the hidden gift. As I learned from one of my mentors, there is always something to be grateful for in every situation.
Look for the lesson to be learned.
Look for the opportunity to grow. Look at what skills and knowledge will help you grow and what new skills will come more easily after having worked through this challenge or painful situation. If you failed at something, look at what areas of failure were related so that next time you can avoid those mistakes before they happen again (and if they are not related then take it as feedback).
What opportunities do these challenges present? Would someone else benefit from knowing how much work went into overcoming these challenges or would they benefit by being reminded that failure isn’t permanent—it’s just part of life’s journey toward success!
Start thinking about others first.
When you think of someone other than yourself, it can help to be a good listener. A good listener will try to understand the other person’s point of view and not interrupt them. It’s important not just to listen but also really hear what they are saying by repeating and summarizing back to them in your own words. This way they know that they have been heard and understood; it also demonstrates that you care about their opinion or feelings rather than just thinking about what you want to say next.
You could also do something nice for someone else in order to show that compassion comes naturally when we think about others first rather than just ourselves all of the time!
Compassionate women are happier, live longer, and are more successful.
In a study of nearly 60,000 women and men, researchers found that those who were more compassionate had better relationships and were happier. They also had a better quality of life. Compassionate people are more successful and live longer than their less-compassionate counterparts.
Compassionate You!
In conclusion, I believe that compassion is the key to a more fulfilling life. It has been proven that compassionate women are happier, live longer and are more successful. If you want to be happier and more successful in your career, then start being compassionate.
Mavericks
