Could you be More Successful?

The media is constantly bombarding us with images of the rich and famous. Glamourous film stars, strong athletes, adored pop idols and rich business owners are presented as images of success. What we don’t often hear is the hard work, commitment and sacrifice that these individuals have given to achieve their success, so many people believe that success is simply down to luck.

Success comes in many forms and it is seldom the result of pot luck. In order to become more successful, it is important to identify what success looks like to you, to create goals that move you towards that end result, to break those goals down into manageable and realistic steps to take action and remove barriers.

What does Success Look Like?

Success takes many forms, so the first step is to identify the personal traits and achievements that you associate with success. Look to the people that you most respect and pinpoint what it is that you admire about them. Consider your own skills and strengths and where they could lead you if you committed to developing them.

Goal Setting

The next step is to set a goal which moves you in the right direction. This goal should relate to something that you believe is important and worth working towards. It is likely to be a challenge to achieve this goal, so you need the motivation to take the necessary steps towards success.

Reaching a goal is easier if it is broken down into smaller steps. Each step requires you to undertake certain actions, which you can gradually build on. Some actions may be achievable in a few hours, others may take a few years, but they all make it possible for you to gain the skills, knowledge, experience and resources to achieve your goal.

Only a small percentage of the population actually set goals and an even smaller percentage follow this up by taking action. Those that have a goal, but don’t work towards it may be hindered by a lack of self-belief or a fear of failure. They may lack the commitment or motivation to focus on what they want to achieve. They may be unwilling to forfeit other aspects of their life or may spend so much time thinking through every possible scenario before giving it a shot.

Barriers to Success

These barriers are what divide those who have realised success and those that haven’t. If you have goals and you are facing barriers, then cognitive behavioural therapy can be beneficial in looking at things from a different perspective, so they can more easily be overcome.

Success isn’t about how others see you; it is about how you see yourself. If you know that you have worked towards a goal and achieved it, you gain self-belief. You can take personal pride in what you are capable of and this can fuel the confidence and commitment to undertake the next challenge. Even when things don’t work out exactly as you expected, in moving towards your goals, you may discover new opportunities that you hadn’t previously contemplated.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

If you are determined to remove the barriers and take positive action towards becoming the person you want to be, or creating the opportunities to do what you want to do, you may want to discover more about cognitive behavioural therapy. Amersham based Cognisant PDC offers CBT to help you on your route to realising your potential and living a successful life.