Sometimes we want to change but postpone it because we get used to the present situation or we become too lazy to make an effort. As Helen Keller said for changing we will have to think, thinking will take us to a conclusion and that conclusion may not be a pleasant one. Resigning to fate is easy but a time comes when we try to make another effort to change. I will give some ideas which may help you to transform yourself.
Think big but act small
If you have big plans in life then don’t get daunted by it. To climb a tall building you need to take the stairs, step by step and floor by floor – then you will be able to reach the top. Be practical and start acting. If you aim high then you might just reach it, but if you aim low you will always stay low.
Unanswered questions turn to problems
Whenever we face a problem we tend to freak out. This is the worst we can do. If the problem stays then we are basically sabotaging our life. Every problem is an unanswered question which we are avoiding to face. The more we avoid it the more it will surround ourselves with the problem. The rule is simple take your problems head on.
Have relations on a firm ground
Have relations which are standing on the firm ground of love, affection, caring, support and trust. Rest all you can leave behind. There is no point sticking to relations who are on flimsy ground as it will waste your time and energy and will cause emotional pain. Move on whenever required without regret.
Nothing is free in life
As they say there is no free lunch, so you have to pay the price in form of time, money, energy or resources. Don’t expect it therefore and play a smart game. Life is like a business; how you are playing it is important. Use your time wisely as it is the most important resource you have.
Be bold in taking decisions
Most of the time we have this dilemma, first we hesitate to take a decision and then to implement it. Postponing, delaying and too much research will take you nowhere. It is as good as taking no decisions at all. Why waste so much time taking a decision when we lack the ability to implement it. It is better to take a wrong decision than no decision at all.
Be a leader
Be like a leader at work because that will take you places. When a work has to be done, everyone may hesitate to take responsibility. That is your opportunity to take responsibility and prove yourself or else you will remain a follower all through your life.
Productivity = result
When you work then you are being productive and this will lead to results. Whether you are doing smart work or hard work it is important to work. Make sure your work is effective and efficient; this will increase your productivity and yield faster result.
Be a salesperson
In every aspect of our life we are a sales person. We are selling ourselves to get acceptance, be it in work or a relationship. Being a sales person means finding people who want you and not finding people who don’t want you. Understand this difference. Don’t waste time on people who don’t like you or want you.
Improve self confidence
It is only possible when you improve your skills. Once you improve your skills then your self confidence will automatically increase because now you know better what you are doing.
Value your friends
As a social animal we need friends in our life so don’t forget to spend time with them and stand by them when required. A good friend like an asset.
Be critical
Don’t believe in everything you see. The world is now full stories of success in you tube, instagram and other social media but you don’t know the inside story. So have a critical bend of mind when you are analyzing any information.
Don’t be afraid of Criticism
Be ready to take criticism, you cannot avoid it, whether you like it or not. You cannot please everyone. But keep your filter ready and take in only that part that will help you improve cut out the rest. Also you need not respond to all criticism; you will be wasting your time and emotional energy.
Take care of your body
Your body is the vehicle you are riding to do whatever you are doing in life. So keep your body tuned up so that it doesn’t become an impediment to you.
Happiness
Don’t attach happiness to your goals. Try to find happiness in the process rather than in the outcome.
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