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November 21, 2017November 22, 2017

Top 10 Success Factors

Success is something we all look for whether it is a successful career, relationship, family, or life.

You may see your success in the form of a rewarding career, a loving family, or a cottage home in the country.

We all have our own dreams and ideals, but what are the top 10 contributing factors to creating your very own success story?

Let’s go through them now.

1. Health: Your health (and the health of your loved ones) is the most important part of success.

If money can’t buy you happiness, then it can’t buy you perfect health either.

With disease, illness, and uncontrollable health concerns out there, simply living a healthy, long life is a huge success in itself!

2. Healthy Relationships: Learning how to approach, attain, and maximize the different types of relationships in your life is key to success.

Whether you seek to build a rock-solid foundation with your spouse, children, family, or friends, having and maintaining healthy, happy relationships will bolster your quality of life and give you renewed meaning.

3. Financial Security: Financial security is one of those factors of success that is often pointed to as the only factor, but that’s not true.

No matter how much money you make, success cannot be defined in dollars, after all, what value does money have if you have no one to share it with?

Financial security comes when you have enough to provide for your home and family, while also being able to comfortably save for extras, such as vacations and other high-ticket items.

The key understanding here is that financial security is just one part of happiness and success. There’s more to life than excessive wealth!

4. Career Excellency: Financial security and an impassioned career go hand-in-hand.Since you spend a significant portion of your life working, it’s important to embrace a career path that makes you feel smart, capable, and fulfilled.

When you do this, you’ll add another facet to your success story.

5. Quality Time: Life success comes in the form of time as well. We all desire more time to enjoy the finer things in life.Do you spend most of your time at work?

Most do, however, do you have enough time with your family and loved ones?

A life with time well spent and no regrets is an important aspect to your success.

6. Stress Levels: Are you constantly stressed out about your work, money, or relationships?Learning how to manage stress is an integral part of your health and life success.

After all, stress may lead to chronic illnesses that may shorten your quality of life.

7. Perspective: Perspective is a huge factor in determining your life success.

The way you handle the little and not-so-little setbacks that come your way is very telling of how you view your quality of life.

Keeping a positive mindset despite circumstances and learning from setbacks can set you far apart from someone not reaching for life success.

8. Learning and Growth: Learning from every situation is central to creating and enjoying a successful life.

Value everything you come in contact with, every person, every lesson, and every bit of advice.

9. Understanding: Becoming a more understanding and sympathetic person in life allows you the ability to become more connected to the people around you, both the ones you know and the ones you don’t.

Knowing that we all have struggles and baggage to contend with on a daily basis will help you treat others with more understanding and care.

10. Living in the Present: One of the most necessary aspects of life success is being able to live in the present moment.

We cannot be in constant pursuit of some future “perfect” moment when there is already so much perfection and beauty in our lives today.

Being able to recognize what you have now is the key to life success above all.

When you think of new opportunities, do you imagine each new experience as an unopened present? Why?

How do you recognize the value of your own set of talents and circumstances?

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November 21, 2017

Success is how high you bounce when you hit bottom. – Gen. George Patton

November 21, 2017

My resilience and calmness inoculate me from external pressures.

Life contains plenty of challenges, but I am able to anticipate these challenges thoughtfully.

I am able to be calm and resilient, which inoculates me from the effects of external pressures.

I wouldn’t go out for a hike over snow-covered hills in my jeans and sneakers. If I chose to do so, I’d be plenty uncomfortable, at best.

If I stayed exposed to the elements for long in that condition, I would be putting myself in danger.

Instead, I prepare for the excursion with adequate clothing, sufficient food supplies, and a means of calling for help if I get lost.

Through preparation, I am ready – and eager – for an adventure.

By putting myself out there, I can experience beauty and wonder in a way that isn’t possible from within my comfort zone.

The success or failure of my life journey depends far more on how I prepare for my excursion than on the circumstances themselves.

I don’t shy away from challenges simply because they have the potential to stretch or stress me. Instead, I plan ahead, knowing that I can handle anything with adequate preparation.

Situations may be tough from time to time, but I remain composed if I must tuck my head and march into the wind.

Doing so may not always be pleasant, but because I am prepared, I am able to deal effectively and calmly with any challenge in my way.

How do you miss out on opportunities out of fear?

How do you prepare for inevitable challenges in your life?

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November 21, 2017

In times of crisis, I am safe because I have a well thought-out recovery plan waiting to be launched.

November 20, 2017

What you do speaks so loudly that I cannot hear what you say. – Ralph Waldo Emerson

November 20, 2017

My planning takes away the sting of potential problems and undue stress.

I am prepared for my responsibilities and obligations and therefore I avoid unnecessary conflicts and stress.

I have an active and busy life that I thoroughly enjoy. I am able to enjoy all my activities and obligations because I take the time to plan and prepare my schedule.

Because of this, I am better prepared for any unforeseen issues that arise. My careful planning allows me to fully enjoy all the activities in my life.

I really enjoy keeping busy and having a variety of activities going on in my life because I am an active person.

I am better able to use my time when I carefully plan out my day and week. I am able to see what I need to do and when it needs to get done by. I am an organized person.

I am able to fit things into my schedule when they come up because I can re-arrange things if I need to. I am a productive person.

People know they can count on me to keep my obligations and responsibilities. I am a reliable person.

I avoid undue stress because I take the time to plan things out. I am a calm person.

Today, like every day, I choose to carefully plan my schedule. I am prepared for any sudden changes and I am able to meet all my obligations and responsibilities.

I enjoy feeling productive and I am able to enjoy my active life without undue stress.

How have you prepared your daily and weekly schedule?

How have you left room for sudden changes or fun?

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November 20, 2017

Never leave that till tomorrow which you can do today. – Benjamin Franklin

November 20, 2017

My life can be managed to help me find a healthy balance.

I manage my life by having a plan. I spend time thinking about the path I am in and the place where I want to be.

Organization and order are the ingredients that make my life efficient. Having a plan makes it easier for me to maximize my time and productivity.

My appointments are clearly marked in my planner. When I commit myself to an engagement, I quickly mark my calendar so I can remember it.

I store reminders in my phone and computer so I am punctual.

My agenda is with me everywhere I go so I know what is going on in my life.

To manage my finances, I keep a monthly budget to help me spend my hard earned money wisely.

I use my budget to help me find a balance in my spending and I allocate enough money to pay my bills and treat myself.

I jot down a variety of lists so I remember all the things I intend to do.

My goals are always written somewhere visible. And yet my vision is written on my heart.

Listening to my feelings allows me to make alterations in my life. When I feel overwhelmed, I take a step back from work.

If I feel alone, I spend more time with my family and friends. I take a vacation when I experience exhaustion.

My life is worthy of being treated with the utmost care and I deserve a healthy and balanced life.

What change can you implement today to better organize yourself?

What do you need to do to live a healthy, balanced life?

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November 20, 2017

The best way to make your dreams come true is to wake up. -Paul Valery

November 20, 2017November 21, 2017

Top 5 Money Management Tips

When the end of the month comes around, do you have less money in the bank than you were expecting?

Where’d the money go?

Did you save it or spend it?

When you are looking to save money for an investment or a big expense like a vacation, car or home, you need to implement money management tips.

Remember that managing your money doesn’t mean you have to give up your entire life, it just means that you have to be a little more mindful of your cash flow.

1. Budget Your Eating Expenses

When you’re looking at where you spend your money, you might be surprised that so much of it is spent on take-out or restaurants. It all adds up!

Limit the number of times you go out every week and start planning your menus when you cook at home. This will make a huge difference in your grocery bill.

2. Map Out Your Expenses

For a month, write down everything you buy.

Don’t worry about obsessively reviewing it every day, but take the time to make it accurate.

You’ll find that there are plenty of unnecessary purchases you can eliminate from your budget without thinking twice.

This is a great way to track your cash expenses, which includes all the times you stop for coffee, go out for lunch, or stop by the dry cleaners.Write down every penny spent and review it the end of each month.

3. Pay Your Bills on Time

This goes without saying, but keep in mind that missing your payments on your bills will make the late fees pile up.

This should also be a reminder to make sure that you return your library books or DVD rentals on time.

Set up automatic bill payments and you’ll never have to worry about late fees again.

4. Reduce Unnecessary Services

One of the most common money-wasters is paying for services you really don’t need. For example, how many television channels do you really watch?

Chances are good that there are a few dozen channels you simply never turn to.

If you can get rid of some of your programming, you just may find that you’ll have some extra cash at the end of the month.

Call your telephone, television, and wireless phone companies and ask if your plan is the most cost effective.If you don’t use call waiting or text messaging, don’t pay for it.

5. Reduce Driving

With the skyrocketing prices of gas, try alternate methods of transportation, especially for frequent or shorter trips.

Get a bike, try the bus or train when you travel, or walk if you’re heading somewhere closer.

Take some time and really analyze where your gas money is going.

If you can’t use public transportation to get to work, consider carpooling with someone else in your company.This reduces the wear and tear on your car and will save you gas money, especially if three or four people share the ride.

Also try grouping your errands all at once so you can get it all done in one trip.

Get Your Family Involved

Saving money and using these money saving tips will be easier if you have your whole family on board, supporting the effort together.

After all, these are good money lessons to teach children of all ages.

Don’t be intimidated with the idea of saving money.

Just by implementing a few of these tips each month – and sticking with it – will help you keep more money in your bank account!

How do you feel when you complete a goal?

Why should you burden yourself with things that you cannot control?

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