Whether we achieve our goals or not also depends on what and how we think. Which thoughts we nourish and which we consciously let go. Most successful people maintain and nurture these regularly.
Our thoughts have a huge influence on how we feel, how much energy we have and what we create. Nurturing, positive and loving thoughts can help us achieve our goals and feel good, while negative, toxic and self-critical thoughts tend to prevent us from being successful in our endeavors.
There are therefore some ways of thinking that successful people often share. Success here doesn’t necessarily mean having an important-sounding job title and earning a lot of money. Rather, it’s about living our individual purpose, what drives us and feels right for us and our values.
5 thoughts that successful people have every day
1. “I can do it.”
It sounds trite, but believing in ourselves is one of the most important keys to success. Because this self-confidence gives us more energy and makes us dare to do things that we otherwise might not even try. That’s why people who are satisfied with their life often have thoughts like “I can do this” or “I’ll definitely succeed.” This is how they create the basis for their success.
2. “Isn’t there another way?”
The most successful and contented people in the world have done at least one thing differently than most others. They have found new ways to solve a problem, do something or simply live their lives. “Isn’t there another way?” or “Just because everyone does it that way doesn’t mean it’s the best way” are thoughts that often go through such people’s minds and lead them to try new things – and thus be more successful than many of their fellow human beings.
3. “I’m scared, but I’m doing it anyway.”
It’s completely natural to be afraid of something or uncomfortable with something. People who tend to achieve their goals acknowledge feelings of fear and insecurity – but don’t let these emotions rule their lives. Instead, they regularly leave their comfort zone and embark on new experiences. Even and especially those that scare them: “I’m scared, but I’m doing it anyway,” they think regularly and get a self-confidence boost from the feeling of having mastered something.
4. “What can I learn from this?”
Mistakes and failures are part of life. People who usually achieve their goals know this. They therefore forgive themselves when they have failed at something or made a mistake. Much more important to them than the faux pas itself is the chance to do better next time. “What can I learn from this?” is the first thing that comes to mind after a failure, before they lose themselves in overly harsh self-criticism.
5. “I need a break.”
Anyone who is successful and satisfied with their own life knows that self-care is at least as important as hard work in achieving a goal. We need regular periods of rest, time for ourselves and the things that are good for us in order to be productive in the long term. A thought that often goes through the minds of people who are used to success is: “I need a break.” They know when they need to recharge their batteries in order to continue working towards their goal.