How we feel about ourselves can often make the critical difference between whether or not we succeed at our goals. We can help ourselves feel good and support our self-esteem by avoiding these success killers!
Continually comparing yourself to others. Emulating successful people who are inspiring is a good thing. Telling yourself that you are not as good as someone else is not.
Being overly critical of others. Choose instead to encourage and celebrate success
Being overly critical of yourself. You are going to make mistakes, learn to forgive yourself. Be happy as you are and continually strive to improve.
Feeling everything you do has to be perfect. Disconnect from results, and do your best without expecting perfection.
Seeing every set-back as a failure. Set-backs are lessons. Failure can be our best teacher. Discover why you failed and try again.
Closing yourself off to others. Be open and honest in all your dealings. Listen with an open mind. They can’t take away from what you know, only add to it.
Feeling that you have to be a follower. Walk your own path, and you will find or attract those that are on that path also. Leave it to others to follow you if they choose.
Feeling that compliments are superior to criticism. Do not get too high with a compliment nor too low with a criticism.
Procrastinating. When you know what needs to be done, that is the time to do it. Don’t dwell on self-doubts. Just get it done. Don’t let the size of the mountain keep you from climbing it. Every step makes the mountain smaller
Being afraid to take risks. Our comfort zones can be quicksand. Believe in yourself. Participate more in life. If you are waiting for the perfect moment to act, you will wait forever. Take the risks necessary to succeed, and your confidence will grow.
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