How to Make Positive Choices to Improve Success

For some, success means having a lot of money.

Success means different things to different people, but basically it is achieving a certain level of happiness or contentment in areas of life such as relationships, career and personal development. The path to success lies in making positive choices, which will move you toward your goals in life. Learning how to make these choices is a process of discernment and discipline.

Instructions

1. Write down the goals that define success to you. Make these goals specific and measurable. For example, "Goal 1 - Creating my own photography business and having my first photo shoot in three months."

2. Write down actionable steps that you must take to reach each goal. You may want to write these steps in the form of a checklist so you can track your progress. For instance, you might write, "Purchase professional camera and lens," as a step toward reaching your photography business goal.

3. Write down possible obstacles to your goals. For example, you might write, "If I don't work enough hours at my current job, I won't be able to afford a camera and lens."

4. Filter upcoming opportunities and decisions through your lists of goals, steps and obstacles. Ask yourself how your actions related to a particular choice will affect your progress toward personal success.

5. Make a positive choice based on your analysis of what you need to do to succeed. Making the right choice requires personal strength and discipline.

6. Spend time with people who support your goalss. Like-minded, supportive people will help you to make positive choices.

References

• Dowling Catholic High School: Make Good Choices
• "The Power of Positive Choices: Adding and Subtracting Your Way to a Great Life"; Gail McMeeken; 2001