Wise Wednesdays - Give Yourself Credit

Just wanted to remind you that sometimes success is better measured in smiles received, giggles heard, and hands held, than in dollars earned,deadlines met, and kilos shed. And I must say, you've done well for yourself. - Notes from the Universe (www.tut.com)

There is a tendency to look at the past year and reflect on what hasn’t worked. However, focusing too much on what isn’t working can at some point be debilitating.

My recommendation is to reflect on the last year by making a list of all that has worked in your life no matter how small: taking that first step to test market your product, skiing with your family, researching your competition, taking on an new hobby. Success feeds off previous successes. This will instill in you that you are making progress. In effect, you’re training yourself to focus on making it happen.

There will time be for the critical mind but for now relish your strengths, traits, attitudes and actions that have brought you this far.

Happy holidays and best wishes for a fulfilling 2010 year.

Cheers,

Dominik