- [Narrator] Hey, Psych2Goers,
does it seem impossible to reach your dreams and goals?
Whether it's milestones in your career,
relationship or personal life.
Success can mean different things to each person
and can touch on various parts of your life.
But as a general rule,
success should be a goal that fulfills
and brings you joy rather than one imposed on you
by external expectations.
But sometimes the road
to success can be a long and slow one.
So to help you get there faster,
here are some habits you can develop
to become more successful.
Number one, become proactive, not passive.
Do you find yourself regretting an opportunity
that's passed?
To become successful,
you must learn to become more proactive in your life.
Successful people have a strong sense of control
over how they interact with their environment.
According to human behavior professor, Melody Wilding,
successful people have an inborn sense
of personal responsibility for the actions they do,
whether positive or negative.
This people share a strong internal locus of control
and they're able to recognize
that their efforts are parallel
to where they are in life.
Number two, starting with the end goal in mind.
Are you easily distracted,
or are you well composed and focused?
If you get distracted often,
you may lose sight of your goals
and take the more long-winded path to success.
It's important here to remember
that success can be multiple things.
If you wanna be a world-class chef
and an experienced traveler,
you can take steps to progress towards both areas.
But if you find yourself jumping
from one area to another with no rhyme or reason,
it may be time to sit down and reflect
on what success really means to you.
Knowing what you truly want
can make the result much more fulfilling.
Number three, watch over your body.
Do you think about your physical health
when goal-setting.
According to psychologist, Ron Friedman,
exercise has a larger impact on your productivity
than you may think.
Not only does it boost your physical health,
but there are cognitive benefits
that increase your chances of attaining success as well.
Some of these benefits include improved concentration,
faster learning and enhanced creativity.
You don't have to slog through an exercise routine
that you dislike from the start.
You can begin by doing simple things,
like taking a walk and doing yoga.
Then working up from there.
Number four,
surrounding yourself in a circle
that inspires you to be better.
Does your inner circle of friends inspire you
to be a better person or do they do the opposite?
Who you surround yourself with plays a big role
in who you are.
Your closest friends
and mentors increase your sense of belonging
and also offer guidance and advice
when you're feeling stuck.
By keeping in touch with people who give value to your life
and avoiding people who are bad for your wellbeing,
you'll be at an ideal headspace to tackle your goals
and dreams more readily.
Number five, hone your craft every day.
Are you ready to enjoy your times of hardship
before reaching a chance of success?
While some may have a natural talent to excel
or have access to certain privileges
that give them a headstart,
even the best at the field still have to put
in the hours every day to make it far.
Someone who is naturally gifted,
but lazy can fall behind the average person
who practices their craft every day.
One way to boost your productivity is
by employing the Pomodoro Technique
where you work nonstop for 25 minutes
and then rest for five minutes and then repeat.
And the number six, don't make excuses.
Do you know someone who blames others
or makes excuses when they can't solve a problem?
When stuck in a bad place,
some people may throw their hands up in the air
and wait for someone to help them.
This attitude and thinking can limit your potential
and drive a wedge between you and your goals.
So instead, if the idea of something terrifies you,
try to move past your fear and worry
and tackle the problem.
Trust yourself to get through it
and accept whatever outcome that comes your way.
Create solutions, not excuses.
Do you practice any of the habits we've mentioned?
Let us know in the comment below.
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