Scott Mills, Ph.D.
For most of us where there is a new challenge in our lives, like finding a new job or learning a new skill, there is a nagging little voice in the back of our heads that tells us that we can’t do it. It probably is busy inventorying all the ways that you have failed in your life and the many ways that you might just fail in your new venture.
But unless you were born yesterday, literally, you’ve had way more success in your life than you are probably giving yourself credit for. Doing a success inventory and keeping it nearby when you hear those nagging thoughts is a great way to boost your confidence and remind yourself how capable you are of succeeding.
A success inventory is simple. From your earliest childhood memories to the present, make a list of a minimum of 101 successes that you have had in your life. Starting out small, you learned to walk and to talk, you probably learned to ride a bike and swim. You may have graduated from high school or college. Take the time now to do this inventory and post it somewhere you can see it. Your new challenge is being backed up by a great wave of success. Simply let your current challenge be the next one!
Scott Mills,Ph.D. is an expert in the world of work life balance. As a life coach and consultant he works to create passion, purpose and power in the lives of extraordinary people just like you. You can read more of his blogs or find out more about him at www.joyandbalance.com
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