Do you find yourself wondering why there are people who appear to breeze through life effortlessly while some just can’t seem to catch a break? What do you think sets them apart from the herd?
Despite what most people believe, it’s not the number of digits in your bank account, your IQ level, or the prominence of your surname that will determine how far you can go in life. In fact, a lot of the world’s most successful — and happiest — people came from humble beginnings.
What they all have in common is they took control of their lives by applying 5 simple principles. Timeless concepts that you (yes, you!) can start doing right this very moment to start winning in life.
- Discover who you really are
Do you feel fulfilled with the work you’re doing? Does it give you a sense of personal pride and achievement? Or do you dread your job and only stay in it for the money? Knowing who you are deep inside allows you to focus your energies and efforts to things that matter to you. This translates to a healthy self-esteem and confidence that you can handle whatever challenges life throws your way.
When you know who you are, you will never doubt yourself and your decisions — no matter what everybody else says.
- Set meaningful goals and do what it takes to achieve them
We all have something we want to achieve. The thing is, a lot of people make the mistake of aiming way too high, too soon which prevents them from achieving their objectives. Think of it this way: if your goal is to finish all 5 seasons of Game of Thrones, you’re not gonna set up 50 TVs and simultaneously watch every episode, right? You’ll watch it one episode at a time. Guess what? It’s the same with your life goals.
Goal-setting is an important part of nurturing one’s self and lets you figure out what you want in life. Having something to look forward to will help focus your efforts and develop the kind of mental grit and determination that all successful people possess. Fuel your ambition by setting small, achievable goals that build on each other. Before you know it, you would’ve already achieved what other people merely dream of.
- Build your personal connections
In relation to our previous tip, what you’ll also want to do is build strong relationships with people who truly care about you and will act as a solid support system in your time of need like close family members and friends.
Don’t discount the power of online social groups either. Even though you may never meet them in person, connecting with people who share your interests and aspirations can be a great way to enhance your real world relationships.
- Tackle problems head on
Whoever coined the age-old saying “Pag may problema, idaan na lang sa tawa,” deserves a wake-up call. While having a positive attitude in the face of adversity is good, laughing it off will not make your problems go away. It’s simply unavoidable. Instead of detaching yourself from your worries, learn to nurture a “Kaya ko!” attitude. Focus on the circumstance at hand, think about what you can control, and act decisively.
In the book “What is this thing called mental toughness?”, psychologist Graham Jones suggested that our attitude and mindset can influence how well we cope with stress and adversity. A “Kaya ko!” mindset will erase fear from your life and give you a sense of accomplishment. Mental toughness is a trait that can be developed by facing your problems.
- Take care of yourself
The problem with being weak is being weak sucks. Who wouldn’t want to be strong and healthy? A strong mind and a strong body is an unbeatable combination. So don’t forget to nurture yourself physically, as well. Engage in activities that challenge your physical capabilities such as an exercise program or a sport that you enjoy participating in.
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