PostPoems Be Artistic. Be Creative. Be Inspired!

Our happiness and success relies on thinking constructive thoughts, acting with intent and creating strong relationships with others. It is a pleasure that we have control over all of these areas. These are the most common changes that can make the biggest impact on you while you are trying to design a world-class life.

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Mind your mind :

Your thoughts decide how you feel and the feeling decides your actions. It is impossible to be confident and self-assured if your thoughts are filled with self-doubt and judgment.  If you would never speak to others the way you internally speak to yourself, you can change it now. It takes time to reprogram your thinking, but self-awareness is step one.  Be more aware of your thoughts.  A pause to reboot your internal thoughts can help you become more aware and conscious of the moment in hand.

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Separate how you feel from what you do :

You should separate your feelings from your actions.  Your actions are a separate decision. For example, if one is frustrated due to some other problem, it is better to acknowledge the frustration and then separately decide how to handle it. Or, a friend constantly misses commitments and you tend to get angry at them, you should try to develop a behavior of ignoring it rather than losing your friendship. Your actions are a separate decision that you alone make based on your feelings.

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Stop comparing :

One of the best initial steps to design a world-class life is to stop making comparisons. Do not compare your life with others because they have everyone has their own struggles, joys, and commitments. This constant comparison will deviate you from maintaining your own line of actions. Find the real meaning in your efforts and believe in your own destiny.            

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Claim time for yourself at the start of each day :

Time is our greatest asset. If we are intentional in how we use it, we have a better chance of living the life we want.  We should find a few minutes to think about how we want to spend our day, both in terms of time and thoughts. Find a quiet corner to pause rather than a busy kitchen – make some time for yourself in your busy life to think about how you want to design a world-class life.

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Do something new every week :

Every week, pick one new small change you want to make.  Intentionally shake up the routine and try something you have never done before. It will add to your happiness and you will be an expert to do something new every day.

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Listen to something even when you won't talk :

Listening is the most powerful learning tool and relationship builder you have at your disposal, but in your fast-paced, technology-driven world, it is wildly underutilized. Ask questions and really listen, rather than thinking about what you are going to say next.  Your full attention is one of the greatest compliments you can give to someone.

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Battle the addiction to being right :

The desire to always be right can over-shadow even the strongest relationship. Being right at all costs might fulfill an inner need you have, but often at the expense of someone or something else.  Of course, keep your point of view and speak up for values and causes that matter. But if your desire to be right overtakes you in any situation regardless of importance or relationship, a change might do some good.