Get what you want from LIFE

What is life and are we getting what we want from it ? This is a question which may bother many of us. Of course the existence of living things is one aspect. But other dictionary meanings say that life is a verve, energy, excitement, sparkle etc. so the question may arise whether we are getting those things from our lives and are we satisfied with what we are achieving. Going further we could also say that it is the sum of the ideals we impose on it, or what we demand of it to be happy and fulfilled.

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Setting BOUNDARIES

Most of us are pulled in many directions by the demands of our daily life that our days pass in a flurry of so many things to do. This causes us to be under constant stress and strain trying to keep up with the demands on us. What we should realize is that it is very important to take the pressure off ourselves to prevent a situation from arising which could cause us to suffer exhaustion, burnout or health related issues.

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Be SUCCESSFUL

We all want to be successful in our lives, some achieve success and others do not, but the strategy that works best for you depends on how you view and define success itself. For most people professional accomplishments are a major part of being successful but some other important areas of our life including a successful relationship, academic achievements, sports or other activities are also key areas where most people strive to achieve.

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EMPATHY – An essential skill

Reaching out to people is a skill which is essential for a competent leader. It is empathy which enables a person to know whether they have been successful in their efforts. It is also the ability to emotionally connect and understand what another person is feeling, see things from their perspective and put yourself in their position to feel what they maybe feeling. Empathy allows a person to know whether they have been successful in connecting with the person they are reaching out to.

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MINDSET – Its influence on our life

The most basic belief we have of ourselves is based on how we consider our personality.  Carol Dweck, a psychologist and expert on mindset, identified two types of mindset, fixed and growth. Those people with a fixed mindset believe that their character, intelligence and other abilities are all givens which cannot be changed and being successful depends on their inbuilt intelligence.  While those with a growth mindset thrive on challenges and accept failure as a facilitator for stretching their abilities and a catalyst for growth and development.  

BELIEVE in yourself

Possessing the ability to believe in yourself can be a game changer and play a leading role in changing your life. If you seriously thing about it, you will realize that having confidence and faith in one’s abilities to achieve ones aims makes a big difference to the success ratio of your life. Most people start their careers with little self confidence and it is with time and effort that they manage to gain confidence, become more outgoing, poised and even bolder.

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Embracing CHANGE

Change is a constant in todays world and often attempts to resist change can be fruitless and futile. It’s better to accept the reality and embrace it when it comes along, so that you are better positioned to adapt to the new environment. Doing so would also present the option to recognize and seize the opportunities it presents.

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Develop ADAPTABILITY skills

In the fast and constantly changing environment of today, the ability to adapt is a quality which can contribute to your success. Being adaptable is more relevant in todays world than it has been previously, as the tough competition and the pressures on you to change, adjust and achieve your goals is higher. As such, being adaptable makes the difference between successfully achieving your objectives at a slower or faster pace.

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