My teachers, Chris and Janet Attwood, creators of The Passion Test, state that clarity is power. Once you are clear on what you desire, then putting your attention on your intentions will move you forward towards your goals.
My Grandma Ann (she is the silver-haired beauty in the photo) was a phenomenal cook. What made Grandma amazing was her true love for cooking, using quality ingredients and always knowing what she was preparing before she started her process. I can still remember sitting in her kitchen and watching her prepare those amazing linzer tarts, ruglelach and rice pudding. She had prepared these things so many times that she made the preparation look effortless, and the results were always delicious.
Whether your definition of success includes the amount of money you make, recognition you receive, a flexible schedule or increased well-being,having clarity around what success is, is imperative. From there, the focus becomes:How do you achieve your definition with more ease and less struggle?
Today, I am going to share with you a few tips from Jack Canfield’s book, The Success Principles – How to Get from Where You are to Where You Want to Be. I had the opportunity to meet Jack in 2005. Since then I have tapped into the knowledge in the sixty-four principles he recommends we embrace in order to create success. I have been teaching these principles for many years, and am happy to give you a taste of them and the information Jack shares, so you can achieve your goals.
1. Decide what you want
What is the most important word in this sentence? It is you. This first tip is deciding whatyou want to create in your life, not what anyone else wants for you. Are you a doctor, (or any other profession) because your parents wanted you to become one? Do you have a “real job”, rather than pursuing something more creative and fulfilling? It is time to gain clarity on your true desires. If you are ready to reclaim your dreams and start moving in a direction that will raise your Joy Factor, begin honoring your preferences on the smallest levels in every situation, no matter how large or small. Stop settling for less than what you want. Instead of going through life in “whatever” mode, ask yourself, if I did know what I wanted, what would it be? If I did care, what would I prefer? If it did matter, what would I rather do?
2. Believe in yourself
Henry Ford said, whether you think you can or you think you can’t, you are right. This tip for success is all about your attitude. Learning to embrace an “I Can” attitude is powerful. Successful athlete, business people, musicians and grandmas use the power of visualization to support them in learning to build confidence. Take three to five minutes every day and see yourself achieving your definition of success. Imagine yourself closing the deal, speaking on stage, depositing the $10,000 check into your savings account; allow yourself to feel the emotions that come with that vision. Only stay there a couple of minutes, any longer and your brain will take you to figuring out the “hows” and that will squelch your ability to believe in yourself. Start with the vision and embrace the “I Can” attitude. Other people are achieving their dreams, so can you.
3. Chunk it down
Clarity is power and a plan is even more potent. What stops many from achieving success are the overwhelming feelings that big gulp goals bring on. Breaking tasks down into doable actions allow you to enjoy the journey as you move forward, every day, towards your goal. I have a client who has a mindmap for each area of her business. On Monday mornings, she sits with her mindmaps, that are very colorful and inviting to look at, and plans out her tasks for the week. This has allowed her to enjoy an increased sense of accomplishment, rather than consistent overwhelm. Find a way to achieve doable goals where you can celebrate small successes on your way to the finish line.
These three tips are a strong foundation so you can move forward to achieve the accomplishments you have been dreaming about. Tap into Grandma Ann’s energy, her enthusiasm and passion for what she was cooking, and use that along with these tips to raise your Joy Factor and live a life you love.
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