First, check out this quotation from writer Anais Nin:
“Dreams pass into the reality of action. From the action stems the dream again; and this interdependence produces the highest form of living.”
Taking action is a crucial habit of successful women…and so is dreaming! Don't let go of your passions...
1. Maintain your hormonal balance. Are you
moody, exhausted, irritable, or sad? Check your hormones. If
they’re out of whack, you won't have the time or energy to be
successful...you'll barely make it out of bed! Make sure you’re
getting enough protein and vitamins, and decrease your refined
sugars and carbohydrates.
2. Let go of perfectionism. Strive to do your best, but
let go of perfectionist tendencies. Accept that you’re doing
the best you can -- and something doesn't have to be
perfect to be wonderful (or even effective). Letting go of
perfectionism takes time and practice, but you'll be a much
happier woman without it!
3. Forgive yourself for your mistakes. Successful
women don’t obsess or feel guilty about past choices or failures.
They make mistakes, move on, and apply what they’ve learned to new
situations.
4. Avoid energy vampires. Do you feel drained or sad after spending time with a particular friend, coworker, or relative? Limit the time you spend with him or her. Note how you feel after visiting with a certain person; if you feel energized and happy, then you’re in good company. Choose your companions wisely.
5. Listen to your body. I heard Oprah Winfrey say this about 10 years ago: listen to what your body is telling you. Are you emotionally hungry or physically hungry? Feed yourself properly -- the way you need to be fed. Are you sad, furious, or depressed? Express your feelings verbally or in writing. Respect and follow your body’s cues.
To read the rest, go to
10 Habits of Highly Successful
Women.
Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen is a full-time
writer and blogger who created and maintains a series of
Quips and Tips blogs: Quips and Tips for Freelance
Writers, Quips
and Tips for Achieving Your Goals, and
Quips and Tips for Couples Coping With
Infertility. She's also the Feature
Writer for Psychology
Suite101.
