Oftentimes you have these big ideas and dreams that you think you can only aspire to achieve. In most instances that perception is false. You either lack the know-how or the follow through. What turns those ambitions into success Is your lifestyle. Your responsibility is to form habits that align with the person you aspire to be. Together, we’ve curated a set of 6 tips we believe will take you from thought to action.
Tip 1: Get a Routine
Your day-to-day activities affect your life in more ways than you may be aware of. Routine breeds efficiency. It adds structure to your life while saving you time and other precious resources. In terms of habits, a healthy routine doesn’t only build good ones, but it breaks the bad ones too. Every routine is unique. You shouldn’t judge yourself too harshly or consistently compare yours to that of another person. Formulate your own based on your needs, responsibilities, and lifestyle.
Tip 2: Fully Utilize Your 24 Hours
A common excuse is that there is not enough time. On any given day you have been afforded 1440 new opportunities to be great. That figure amounts to the minutes you have in a day. So much can be achieved if you learn how to properly engage your time. This is where having a steady and healthy routine can play a major role. Be mindful of where you place your energy. The average person wastes a major portion of their day by complaining, oversleeping, having unnecessary interpersonal interactions and even scrolling through social media. Once you turn passive behaviors into beneficial actions the once “limited” time you had will begin to expand. Giving way for a more fulfilling 24 hours.
Tip 3: Filter
In essence, filtering is the purposeful decision of where to engage your resources. This practice causes you to assess all interaction and place them into mental categories. You then get to decide which is worthy of your attention. The world is a complex and ever-changing place with people who can be even more complicated. Distributing your energy to every situation that begs for it is draining. Filtering allows you to maintain and protect your mental wellbeing while you maneuver through life.
Tip 4: Nourish Your Mind
Your stomach isn’t the only thing to be fed. Our brains are constantly on the hunt for new stimuli. Because of this, you should be mindful of what you feed it as well as what you allow. The end goal should always be progression. This takes different forms for different people. Use your time to build knowledge in specific fields, learn new skills or improve on existing ones. In this era of technology nourishment for the mind has become easily accessible. You could read or listen to a book, enjoy informative videos and podcast. Now, you even have the luxury of taking courses around the world from the comfort of your home.
Tip 5: Collaborate
There’s a quote by Ken Blanchard which says, "None of us is as smart as all of us.". Does that mean that you are not a powerhouse on your own? Absolutely not. But collective effort has the ability to produce substantial results. Don’t allow your pride or mistrust to limit your potential for expansion and growth. Pooling together your physical and mental resources can create an effect beyond your wildest dreams. Challenge yourself to work with others to build your collective networks.
Tip 6: Gratitude
Your reaction to simple blessings or huge victories ultimately determines the extent of your success. Practice the habit of being appreciative of all you are able to achieve no matter the circumstance. Adopting this mindset shifts your perspective and provides you with a larger lens which can be used to view all situations. Gratitude creates a chain reaction of positivity within your life.
It is our hope that the wisdom shared today is beneficial to you all. Challenge yourself to follow our “Survival Guide”. Watch your progression as you embark on the journey. Take it one step at a time and watch these small daily habits blossom into a lifestyle of success.
Special Thanks to our Special Guest Writer, Mr. Kirk Brown. As always, your insight and support is appreciated.
