As cliche as it might sound, we are all destined for greatness! Our futures are filled with success. But, sometimes we might doubt the prosperity we are entitled to. Maybe we doubt ourselves? Or feel like something is holding us back. These feelings are normal, but shouldn’t stop us on this journey to getting what we want and deserve in life.
Changing our way of thinking can help us on the road to success and ultimately, reach our full potential. This can apply to a new career, a new direction in life or even a healthier lifestyle choice. Whatever we are striving for, our potential is limitless. Here are some things to think about on that journey.
Don’t be afraid of failure. Yes your future ambitions can be daunting. But failure can actually be beneficial to your success. Missing out on one opportunity can realign you to another. *When one door closes another one opens, right?* Success is a journey, not a destination. You didn’t get this far just to get this far. Learning from failures and setbacks, in a way teaches you what to do differently next time. Opening your mind to possibilities that you didn’t think of before.
Don’t compare yourself to others. I mentioned this in a previous post; “Am I Good Enough?“, and will keep bringing this up because it’s so significant! Comparison can kill your joy. Facts. You see what others are doing and start to feel down when you haven’t achieved this for yourself. Other people’s success should motivate and encourage, not tear you down. You don’t know what someone has gone through, to get to where they are today. The journey is different for each individual. If you believe in yourself and trust the process, you can reach new levels of success. Success catered just for you!
Convince yourself you’ve got this. Because you do! You wouldn’t have gotten this far if you weren’t capable. You may be apprehensive, but that’s to be expected. Whatever your focus is on must mean a lot to you, otherwise you wouldn’t be doing it. Don’t let doubt cloud your judgement. You’ve worked hard enough for this, don’t stop now!
Keep going. You’re not seeing results as quickly as you’d like so, you start thinking about quitting. Don’t you dare! A lot of success comes from being patient and overcoming difficult times. If you can keep that same focus through the rough patches and slow days, your belief and determination will see you into better times ahead! Trust the process.
Choose the right people to surround yourself with. Some people won’t have your best interests at heart. You need supportive people in your life to cheer you on! Are your “friends” seeing your hard work and not uplifting you? Cut them off. If your support system isn’t supporting you, then find people who will. Yes we should be our biggest fans, but success isn’t possible alone. A healthy network will keep you in check and see your journey from a different perspective.
So, my final thoughts. Don’t let your mind control how you feel. You’re capable of achieving the best life has to offer. If you believe greatness and success is in your future, you better continue to work hard to get it! This is your life to live and thrive. Sometimes we need a push to stop thinking and start doing. Whether it’s a small step or a big leap of faith, don’t doubt your abilities, you are destined for so much.
-Seraphina
Words By Seraphina 