Successful people lead their lives on purpose with uplifting truths, empowering habits, and strong principles. Their life of success is a direct result of their conscious choices and healthy habits.
Here are 20 habits people unintentionally pick up, that successful people make it a point to consciously avoid.
1. They Don’t Define
Success With Money.
Most successful people define their success with happiness,
inner peace, and positive contributions – more than money. Being financially
secure certainly can help open opportunities, relieve stress, and offer some
piece of mind. But successful people realize that all the money in the world
cannot make you happy if you are unable to feel happiness from within.
2. They Don’t Start Their
Day Without a Purpose or a Plan.
Not only do successful people have crystal clear short and
long-term goals, they also know exactly what they must accomplish each day to
feel fulfilled as well as bring them closer to their goals. They also take full
advantage of the “Golden Hour”
which is the first hour after you wake up in the morning. What you do mentally,
physically, and spiritually during this first hour, sets the tone for the
entire day.
3. They Don’t Set
Perfection as a Goal.
Successful people practice progress over perfection. The
danger in focusing on perfection is, you become so consumed in finding
imperfections to fix, you will have little or nothing to show for in the end
except unfinished, imperfect work. By understanding it’s not about achieving
one perfect goal, but the skills you develop from reaching several goals, you
allow yourself to make constant improvements while living a life of
accomplishments you can learn from and be proud of.
4. They Don’t Surround
Themselves With Negative People.
There is energy in everything, and that includes human
beings. As such, it’s fairly easy to absorb negative energy when you are around
toxic people who are always complaining, procrastinating, and making excuses.
Instead, successful people surround themselves with other positive and
proactive people who inspire them to achieve great things and live full out.
5. They Don’t Focus on
the Negatives.
Successful people don’t entertain self-defeating negative
thoughts. When faced with difficulties, they’re quick to identify the benefits
from the experience and remind themselves they’ve successfully overcome many
hurdles before, so they can certainly overcome it again. Successful people
don’t focus on what “could” go wrong, but on what they must do to succeed, as
well as the lessons they will gain from the experience to help improve their
lives.
6. They Don’t Dwell on
Failures.
Successful people accept that failure is an essential part
of growth. They look at these bumps as opportunities to learn, grow, and become
even better for an even bigger win ahead! They know that no matter how many
times you’re knocked down, as long as you get right back up and use your new
strength and knowledge to improve, you haven’t really failed.
7. They Don’t Dwell in
Problems
When you focus on the problems you’re facing, your behavior
agrees with the resulting stress, hindering your progress while bringing on
even more problems. However, focusing on actions to better your current
situation produce clarity and positive thoughts, opening you to the
possibilities of new solutions. Successful people don’t dwell on problems. They
quickly process any negative feelings and move on, because they know they’re
most effective when they focus on solutions.
8. They Don’t Concern
Themselves With How Others Judge Them.
Successful people do not base their worth on how others
think of them because they’ve set their own values, goals, and principles
without having to depend on anyone to validate them. Everyone sees through eyes
of personal life experience and individual interpretation. As such, successful
people understand that when someone makes a judgement about you or your life,
it doesn’t make it a reality unless you agree with it.
9. They Don’t Make
Excuses.
Successful people are proactive – they get things done.
While they realize outside forces may interrupt their flow, successful people
take full responsibility for the attitude they choose in situations over which
they have no control. They look forward to the pleasure and benefits of
accomplishing their daily tasks and life goals and they do whatever it takes to
avoid the pain of falling through and giving up success.
10. They Don’t Get
Jealous Over Other People’s Victories.
Successful people believe that there is enough supply of
“wins” for everyone. They know that the more successful and happy people there
are on our planet, the stronger, more positive energy our world will be filled
with. If another person succeeds at something they have not yet been able to
achieve, successful people show gratitude for their win because it can now serve
as added motivation for them to reach that goal as well!
11. They Don’t Take Their
Loved Ones for Granted.
Successful people agree that work is important, but never as
important as experiencing life with the people you love most. Success starts
from within, so make time to give your undivided attention to those who mean
most to you – including yourself!
12. They Don’t
Underestimate the Power of Fun.
What’s the point of all the hustle if you’re always left
feeling exhausted and frustrated? Successful people know how to relax and have
fun. They know the importance of taking breaks to recharge their batteries by
enjoying all that they have in their life right now.
13. They Don’t Neglect
Their Health.
With good health comes the freedom and energy to fully enjoy
one’s life. Successful people are aware that unless they’re mentally,
physically, and emotionally healthy, they cannot perform at their very best
when serving those who count on them.
14. They Don’t Set Blurry
Goals
Successful people set clear, specific, and measurable goals.
Knowing exactly what you want to achieve keeps you motivated until you get
there, and crafting a clear plan of action helps declutter your thoughts and
relieve some stress as you move towards the results you want. Having clear
goals and actions also allows you to measure how far you’ve come and how much
more you have to go, so you’re not left wondering when you’re supposed to begin
seeing some results.
15. They Don’t Make
Flimsy Decisions
Successful people decide what they want, then burn the boat.
Once they make a decision, they set their minds to do whatever it takes to make
it happen. This habit also helps build confidence in a person by proving to
themselves that they’re dependable and have the ability and drive to make
things happen just as they said they would.
16. They Don’t Allow
Themselves To Be Victimized
When affected by someone else’s poor choices, successful
people quickly process any negative thoughts and feelings, then choose to free
themselves from the damaging energy by forgiving and letting go. They place a
high importance to their right to happiness and inner peace, and understand
they have complete control of their thoughts and actions, and ultimately
responsible for their own happiness and victories.
17. They Don’t Live in
the Past
Successful people realize the past has already happened and
that moment no longer exist. If you keep dwelling in what was, you will be
unable to fully be present for what is, thus negatively affecting what’s to
come. If you suffered in the past, try to recognize that you are here today,
and you are OK. Your past does not define you or limit what is possible for you
to achieve from this moment on. Practice your freedom and power to proactively
design a better future that you so deserve.
18. They Don’t Resist
Change
Plans, strategies or tactics might change, but instead of
getting upset and frustrated, successful people quickly shift paths because
they know there is more than one way to reach their goal.
19. They Don’t Stop
Learning
Successful people have mentors or coaches to inspire and
motivate them when challenged, and keep them accountable to their decisions and
goals. They are always learning and keep themselves open to making improvements
in themselves and their lives.
20. They Don’t End The
Day Without Giving Thanks.
Successful people are grateful for both the big and small
blessings in their lives. Reflecting on the positive things from each day
before going to bed can boost your mood, motivate you to keep going, and help
you unwind.
Credits to : http://www.lifehack.org/
Feed YOUR MIND with Knowledge!
Credits to : http://www.lifehack.org/
Feed YOUR MIND with Knowledge!
