Redefining Success

 

Redefining Success: A Personal Journey Beyond Society's Expectations

In today's fast-paced world, we're constantly bombarded with images and messages about what success should look like. From six-figure salaries to picture-perfect families, society has painted a very specific picture of achievement. But what if I told you that true success is something entirely different?

As a Life, Business, and Mental Health Coach, as well as a Success Sculptor, I've seen firsthand how this narrow definition of success can lead to burnout, unhappiness, and a disconnect from our true selves. It's time to challenge these preconceived notions and redefine success on our own terms.

The Societal Trap of Success

Society, media, and even our families have conditioned us to believe that success means:

  • Having a top job
  • Earning a 6-figure salary or running a 7-figure business
  • Maintaining a size 10 figure and a youthful appearance
  • Raising happy, healthy children
  • Preparing nutritious family meals
  •  Keeping a clean, tidy, organized home
  • Enjoying an amazing sex life
  • Maintaining a happy, thriving relationship
  • Having exciting and supportive friends
  • Taking regular vacations
  • Being fit & healthy
  • Contributing to your community

But at what cost do we pursue these ideals? The relentless pursuit of this prescribed success often leads to:

  1. Burnout and adrenal fatigue
  2. Unhappiness and dissatisfaction
  3. Strained relationships
  4. Neglect of our true passions and values

Redefining Success: A Personal Approach

Success is not a one-size-fits-all concept. It's as unique as your fingerprint or the iris of your eye. To truly understand what success means to you, it's crucial to examine each dimension of your life:


Take a moment to reflect on your satisfaction in each of these areas. Where do you stand on a scale of 1-10? This self-assessment is the first step towards creating a personalized definition of success.

The SMARTER Approach to Success

As you redefine success, consider setting SMARTER goals:

  • Systematic: Align with your overall life vision
  • Measurable: Define clear metrics for success
  • Attainable: Ensure goals are challenging yet realistic
  • Time-based: Set specific deadlines
  • Editable: Be flexible to adjust as circumstances change
  • Revisable: Be willing to revise goals as you grow and evolve

Key Principles for Redefining Success

  1. Be honest with yourself about your current level of satisfaction in each life dimension.
  2. Create your own standards of living, while staying within legal and moral boundaries.
  3. Determine what level of achievement in each area will make you truly happy or content.
  4. Prioritize your own needs and desires first, then those of your family and friends.
  5. Regularly revisit and adjust your goals as you grow and change.
  6. Create a schedule that optimizes your life, not just your work.
  7. Learn to prioritize and synchronize your tasks (the A, B, C's & 1,2,3's).
  8. Track your measurables with planning days and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
  9. Be ready to edit and revise your plans as necessary.
  10. Cultivate curiosity that is greater than your fears.

The Freedom of Personal Success

By taking control of your own definition of success, you'll find a freedom you've never experienced before. You'll become more engaged in your own life, living it to its fullest potential. Remember, there are no awards for being the most exhausted. True success is about creating a life that brings you joy, peace, and fulfillment.

Success is a Lifestyle Choice

Success is not about ticking off boxes on a societal checklist, but about making choices that align with your values and bring you genuine contentment. It's about waking up clear, optimistic, and ready to take on whatever comes your way.

Many people achieve all the things on society's success list only to realize it hasn't brought them happiness. They've lost track of what's truly important in life. Don't let this happen to you. Engage fully in your life, and live it like you're playing a full-contact sport!

Your Journey to Redefined Success

Are you ready to redefine success on your own terms? Join me in the Success is a Lifestyle Program, where we'll work together to create a personalized roadmap to your version of success. We'll challenge limiting beliefs, create new "Belief Windows," and develop strategies for achieving your unique goals.

It's time to stop living someone else's definition of achievement and start creating the life of your dreams. Your success story is waiting to be written. Let's begin this journey together, redefining success and creating a lifestyle that truly fulfills you.

Remember, your life is yours to live. Make it a masterpiece of your own design. Your success story is waiting to be written.

Let's begin this journey together.

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