What is the recipe for success? What makes a man or woman feel accomplished? The truth is that it’s different for each one of us. It takes a comprehensive look at ourselves, our values, our principles, our desires and our goals to identify what a successful life would look like for us.
But, if I had to share with you a general recipe for better living it would include:
1. Read more, watch less (turn the telly off and pick up a book)
2. Take 1 hour for yourself each day (to exercise, to meditate, to study something, etc…)
3. Create goals for yourself (daily, weekly, monthly and annually)
4. Socialize with others at least once a week outside of your work (a group dinner, happy hour, a group sports event, etc…)
5. Get involved with your community (join a club, volunteer, sit on the board, etc…)
6. Create a personal manifesto that will guide you, your actions, your choices, your decisions….
7. Do a year end review. Ask yourself, “What did I accomplish this past year?” Revisit your goals, hopes, challenges, and successes. Then, design your plan for the year ahead.
Friday, June 12, 2009
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Great tips - one question. What would be a good example for a personal manifesto or policy?
Thanks Ash.
A personal manifesto can be one sentence or 10 pages. It should include statements on how you want to live your life. Such as, "I will live with clarity in my roles and relationshps, peace in my heart, and a sense of belonging in my community." It could be in sections, declaring your values, principles and/or missions in life. It should be your own- built how you like it to be and including the things that matter most to you. You can also Google it for other perspectives.
Thanks for posting.
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