HOW TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN YOUR LIFE

No matter how old you are, where you’re from or what you do for a living, we all share something in common a desire to be successful. Each person’s definition of success is different, however, as some may define success as being a loving and faithful spouse or a caring and responsible parent, while most people would equate success with wealth, fame, and power. We all want to achieve success so we could live a comfortable life have financial freedom, drive a nice car, and live in a beautiful house. However, although success can be achieved, it does not come easy. Before you can achieve success, you will have to define what success means to you. While it may take years to realize what you want to do with your life, identifying your passions, interests, and values will help you set goals and give your life a sense of meaning order to achieve your dreams and be the person you want to be, you will have to start paying attention to your actions.
Ask yourself; is what I’m doing going to lead me to where I want to be in life? If you find yourself constantly bored, daydreaming about the future or past or counting down the minutes until the day ends; it is probably because you feel disconnected from what you’re doing. Consider changing careers or majors to a field that you care about but remember that it could mean changes you are not thinking of. Does that job pay enough to support you? Is it something you might get bored of eventually? Do I really want to commit to that job? Try to spend your free time doing things that you enjoy doing, rather than wasting time. For example, rather than spending your weekends watching television, spend them partaking in your hobbies or spending time with loved ones. Learning how to manage your money will help ensure your financial stability over time, regardless of your income. Review your bank statements often and notice where you spend your money. If you do your banking online, be sure to keep personal records as well. This will help you prevent over-spending and ensure that your bank statements are correct. When calculating your income, be sure to take into account the federal, state, and social security taxes that will be deducted from your gross pay. The resulting number is your net pay, which is what you end up taking home with you. Your first priority should be spending money on basic necessities like food, shelter, and clothing. Don’t spend money on luxuries like expensive clothes, cars, or vacations until you have first satisfied your basic necessities.
Be honest with yourself and differentiate between your basic needs and your luxuries. Every month, you should deposit some of your money into a savings account. Consider asking your employer to directly deposit a portion of your income into your savings account. Manage your time so that you have enough time to complete a task effectively. Use a paper or electronic planner to help keep you organized throughout the day, week, and month. Make a list of all the things you need to do in a given day, and check off each task as you complete it. This will help you stay organized and motivated if you are constantly dwelling on the past or daydreaming about the future, you are missing out on the present moment. Remember that the past and the future are simply illusions, and that real life takes place here and now. Start paying attention to negative thoughts so that you can learn to silence them and enjoy the present moment. If a negative thought arises in your head, then acknowledge it, label it a negative thought, and then let it fade away. Get in the habit of paying attention to the small details around you. Appreciate the feeling of the sun on your skin, the sensation of your feet walking on the ground, or the artwork in the restaurant you are eating in. Noticing things like these will help you silence a rambling mind and appreciate every moment.