YOUR TOP 5 FOR SUCCESS LIST

I love a good list, so here’s the one that I journaled for myself a few days ago. I'm a messy, imperfect human, so I need reminding of these things! And sometimes it's just a case that they've slipped from a particular area of your life or a context. Which gets interesting...

1. Don’t keep doing the same sh*t if it doesn’t get the results you want

This speaks directly to pattern recognition. The solution is to squeeze out some optimism that there is a better way and be brave enough to try. It applies to everything we do: work processes, jobs, environments, cooking terrible dinners, and sucky relationships.

2. Don’t try and be chocolate

You can’t make everyone happy. Or change them. Or make them like you. Know your worth and stay within your integrity. Be a good person and the rest is up to them.

3. Keep focussed on the big picture and what’s important

There are soooooo many freaking distractions!!! Even my phone is taking the p*ss right now and beeping while I write this. Especially at this time of year, when A LOT is going on. Check-in on using your time wisely. BTW – we have plenty of time. I know that we think we don’t but the unpopular truth is that most of us are pretty sh*t at using it well.

4. How we are on the inside has a lot to do with how successful we are

Reflecting on achievements and success is proven to make us more successful. Using those reflections hardwires our brains to look for better solutions, take well-informed risks, and collaborate better.

5. Self-reflection and self-accountability can be hard to do and are a total game changer

Successful people can honestly answer the question, “What’s the part that I’m playing in this situation?" - and act on the answers. This is taking control of outcomes and the opposite of being a whiney victim. This applies to EVERYTHING WE DO. And when we think it doesn’t then ask again…

Sing out if you have any thoughts you want to share, or if I can help you with any of these.