11 Mistakes You Make Everyday That Keep You Away From Being Successful

Sometimes, to become successful and get closer to the person we can become, we don’t need to add more things . We need to give up on some of them. There are certain things that are universal, which will make you successful if you give up on them, even though each one of us could have a different definition of success. You can give up on some of them today, such as:

11. PROCRASTINATION:

The action of delaying or postponing something. Procrastination is the avoidance of doing a task that needs to be accomplished. Sometimes, procrastination takes place until the last minute before a deadline. Procrastination can take hold on any aspect of life whether putting off cleaning the stove, repairing a leaky roof, seeing a doctor or dentist, submitting a job report or academic assignment or broaching a stressful issue with a partner.

10. THE UNHEALTHY LIFESTYLE:

Take care of your body. It’s the only place you have to live. If you want to achieve anything in life, everything starts here. First you have to take care of your health, and there are only two things you need to keep in mind, Healthy Diet and Physical Activity.

9. THE SHORT-TERM MINDSET:

“You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough”  Mae West. Successful people set long term goals, and they know these aims are merely the result of short-term habits that they need to do every day. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people will not feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. It is not just in some of us it is in everyone and as we let our light shine, we unconsciously give others permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our fear, our presence automatically liberates others. If you never try and take great opportunities, or allow your dreams to become realities, you will never unleash your true potential.

8. EXCUSES:

Successful people know that they are responsible for their life, no matter their starting point, weaknesses and past failures. Realizing that you are responsible for what happens next in your life is both frightening and exciting. And when you do, that becomes the only way you can become successful, because excuses limit and prevent us from growing personally and professionally. Own your life, no one else will.

7. FIXED MINDSET:

People with a fixed mindset think their intelligence or talents are simply fixed traits and that talent alone leads to success ,  without hard work. They’re wrong. Successful people know this. They invest an immense amount of time on a daily basis to develop a growth mindset, acquire new knowledge, learn new skills and change their perception so that it can benefit their lives. Remember who you are today, it’s not who you have to be tomorrow.

6. PERFECTIONISM:

Nothing will ever be perfect, no matter how much we try. Fear of failure or even fear of success often prevents us from taking an action and putting our creation out there in the world. But a lot of opportunities will be lost if we wait for the things to be right.

5. TAKING MULTI-TASKING NOT SERIOUSLY:

Successful people are aware of this fact that multi-tasking is a very helpful thing in becoming successful. That’s why they choose one thing and then beat it into submission. No matter what it is,  a business idea, a conversation, or a workout. Being fully present and committed to one task, is indispensable.

4. SAYING YES TO THINGS THAT DON’T SUPPORT YOUR GOALS:

“He who would accomplish little must sacrifice little. He who would achieve much must sacrifice much, he who would attain highly must sacrifice greatly.”  James Allen. Successful people know that in order to accomplish their goals, they will have to say NO to certain tasks, activities, and demands from their friends, family, and colleagues. In the short-term, you might sacrifice a bit of instant gratification, but when your goals come to fruition, it will all be worth it.

3. THE TOXIC PEOPLE:

People we spend the most time with, add up to who we become. There are people who are less accomplished in their personal and professional life and there are people who are more accomplished than us. If you spend time with those who are behind you, your average will go down and with it, your success. But if you spend time with people who are more accomplished than you, no matter how challenging that might be, you will become more successful.

2. DEPENDENCY ON SOCIAL MEDIA & TELEVISION:

Impulsive web browsing and television watching are diseases of today’s society. These two should never be an escape from your life or your goals. Unless your goals depend on either, you should minimize or even eliminate your dependency on them and direct that time towards things that can enrich your life.

1. WISH TO CONTROL EVERYTHING:

Some things are up to us, and some things are not up to us.  Detach from the things you cannot control and focus on the ones you can and know that sometimes, the only thing you will be able to control is your attitude towards something. Remember, nobody can be frustrated while saying Bubbles in an angry voice.