5 Secrets For Enduring Success in Life – #3 Build Yourself
“Transformation begins in the mind. Whatsoever you feed your mind will be the result you see.” —James Justin
In the first article of this series, 5 Secrets For Enduring Success in Life – #1 Be Yourself, we explored the importance of embracing and accepting yourself fully. I encouraged you to own your uniqueness because, as I like to say, you are FLAWESOME!!!
Last week, in 5 Secrets For Enduring Success in Life – #2 Bet on Yourself, I challenged you to take a leap of faith and invest in yourself, because if you don’t bet on yourself, who will? Whether you’ve already experienced success or are still on the journey, it’s important to keep betting on your potential.
In today’s article, we’re going to dive even deeper. It’s time to awaken your inner champion and build yourself from the inside out. Now that you’ve accepted yourself and placed your bets on your potential, it’s time to unlock your “Amazing!”
We Are Our Worst Critic
From a young age, many of us develop an inner critic that can be relentless, often fueled by the opinions and judgments of others. This critic can keep us stuck, doubting our abilities and potential.
I struggled with my inner critic for a long time. As a child, I was teased for my dark complexion, size, hair texture, and accent. I was told I wasn’t beautiful or good enough, and over time, those voices became the dominant soundtrack in my mind. For years, I allowed these external judgments to define my self-worth, allowing them to stifle my growth and potential.
It’s easy to dismiss this as something we grow out of with age, but the truth is many of us carry those voices into adulthood. Sometimes, we’ve listened to our inner critic for so long that we forget we have an inner champion waiting to roar!
The Voice of Your Inner Critic
Your inner critic does a remarkable job of keeping you in fear and holding you back. You might notice it when:
- You doubt your abilities, even though deep down you know you’re capable of achieving greatness.
- You admire others’ accomplishments but struggle to acknowledge your own, chalking it up to luck or external factors.
- You procrastinate on tasks, unable to take action, which only leads to self-blame later.
- You stress over what others think of you, fearing failure or judgment.
- You stay in unfulfilling jobs or relationships out of fear of the unknown or fear of change.
If any of these resonate, it’s time to shift the conversation from your inner critic to your inner champion. It’s time to breathe life into that powerful voice within and build yourself from the inside out. It’s time to unleash your “Amazing!”
5 Ways to Build Yourself and Unleash Your “Amazing!”
Inspired by Molly Mahar’s 12 Rules of Inner Confidence, here are five steps to silence your inner critic, build your inner champion, and activate your “Amazing!”
1. Step Into Your Personal Power
Personal power isn’t about force or manipulation; it’s about recognizing and embracing your inherent worth. It’s about trusting yourself and harnessing your strengths to make a positive impact in the world simply by being you.
You have incredible power within you, even if it feels buried under self-doubt or past experiences. When you quiet your inner critic and let your champion speak, you tap into this power. That’s when you truly unleash your “Amazing!”
2. Stop Trying to Measure Up to Others
Our brains naturally compare us to others, but when this comparison becomes a benchmark for our happiness or worth, it only leads to misery. Comparing yourself to others doesn’t build confidence; it reinforces feelings of inadequacy.
Instead of measuring your worth against others, shift your focus to your own journey and accomplishments. If you want more insights on this topic, check out Five Tips to Help You Stop Trying to Measure Up to Others.
3. Concentrate on Your Strengths
You have unique strengths that, when nurtured, can lead to incredible personal growth. When you focus on what you’re naturally good at, you feel more confident and in tune with your true self.
Although strengths come naturally, it’s still essential to actively use them. Whether it’s creativity, diligence, bravery, or compassion, when you build your life around expressing these strengths, you tap into your “Amazing!” every day.
4. Celebrate the Little Things
In adulthood, we often shy away from celebrating small victories, thinking it’s “uncool” to show enthusiasm. However, letting yourself get excited about the little things — whether it’s finally nailing that presentation or finding your favorite snack at the store — feeds your soul and keeps you connected to joy.
Don’t let the culture of apathy dull your passion. Get excited about life’s small wins and let them fuel your enthusiasm!
5. Celebrate the “Amazing!” in Others
When you’re confident in your own gifts, you’ll find joy in celebrating others’ success as well. Admire and support your colleagues, cheer on your competitors, and appreciate the talents of those around you.
Celebrating others doesn’t take away from your greatness; instead, it reinforces that you, too, deserve to be celebrated. What you acknowledge and appreciate in others will begin to show up in your own life.
In Conclusion
Building yourself starts from within. True happiness and lasting success come from realizing that the only thing you can truly control is yourself. That’s where your power lies. The more you invest in building your inner world, the more you’ll experience transformation in your outer world.
“What lies behind us, and what lies before us, are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson
Are you ready to build your “Amazing!” and transform your life?
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Stay tuned next week for 5 Secrets For Enduring Success in Life – #4 Brand Yourself!
Until then, remember to Dream Big, Take Risks, and become the CEO of YOU™!
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