How To Actively Take Control Of Your Success - Steps To Success

Success the most wanted need, for every person in life.To be successful in life, you must be clear about what success is.But however many are not able to taste the fruit of success.In order to taste the fruit of success,You must clarify your values and goals ,and understand that success is not just about hard work and no play. Taking control of success in your life will be always in our hands i.e. the way in which we plan and do our things.Here are the crucial principles which you need to follow to take control of your success..

Setting Goals

Setting your short,mid and long term goals is essential when its comes to creating clear criteria for success..Write down your goals in three main categories.

1. Things you want to be

2. Things you hope to do and

3. Things you wish to have.

 

Use the well known and most popular S.M.A.R.T formula to help you through the process of setting your goals.

S - Be Specific : State your goals precisely and clearly.Since these are created in specific,concrete terms,it is possible to see what is to be done,when it is to be done,how and where it is to be done.

M - Measurable : Make sure they are measurable.Ensure that you can obtain proof of your progress and also check that you are on the track.They set the performance standards.

A - Achievable Actions : State What tasks need to be carried out.They are challenging and reasonable in that you can implement and complete the task.

R - Be Realistic : Make sure your goals are a possible dream and achievable and also logical and significant for the overall task on hand..

T - Timing : Allocate a reasonable time span for each goal.

A realistic perception of the needs, capabilities and time needed to complete a task is easier to achieve a time management plan created using goals created and checked against the S.M.A.R.T. formula.further commitment to your goals is encouraged by successful results.

Prioritizing Key Issues

Make Sure that you prioritize your goals, your strengths and your actions.Recognize that you cannot excel at everything and prioritize accordingly.If necessary delegate those tasks or issues that do not complement your skills.Ask yourself “What am I really good at ?”, “Where do my Natural talents lie ?”, “What do i enjoy most ?”, and “what will help me advance my life goals and vision ?” Being strategic about key issues at work and in your life will make all the difference to achieve Success and a healthy balance.

 

Making A Success Statement

A success statement serves as a reference statement for assessing your success and also your work and life balance.From one that encompasses your values and purpose .Include your goals and roles.The statement will be your personal constitution by which you can measure your success,the balance of work and life.Try taking feed back from your trusted friends to improve yourself further.Let the statement inspire your decisions,influence your actions, and guide your life.Think about your life as a whole - Your family,friends,leisure pursuits,personal development and involvement in your community.realize that success is about all aspects of life and not just about work.

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Are You ready to take Control Of your Success or Let it go ? ?