HABITS OF SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE

Mrs Adelani plopped on the chair with a thud immediately she got to the sitting room. She removed her scarf and jewelries and placed them on the table. She drew the table closer to herself and placed her legs on the table. Her husband came into the sitting room and sat beside her.

'Dear, are you that tired that you can't take your things inside?' He asked.

'Darling, I am very tired. The workshop was enlightening but the journey was exhausting. In fact, I learnt a lot and I cannot wait to share it with you' She replied as she rummaged through her handbag sitting on the chair for her jotter.

'Really?! Tell me about it'

She brought out her jotter and flipped it to the last page 'Well, the speaker, healthyish, is an incredibly good speaker. She really taught us well. She taught us on habits of successful people. Let me read it for you' She began to read what she jotted down during the workshop

Success means different things to different people. However, a successful person is someone who has achieved his/her goals in life. Nobody stumbled upon success overnight neither do people become successful by accident. Rather, success is a culmination of various habits that have been adopted over time. John C. Maxwell once said 'You will never change your life until you change something you do daily. The secret of your success is found in your daily routine '. Successful people often share a set of common habits that help them achieve their goals. Here are 7 habits that help successful people achieve their goals.

1. Goal setting: Successful people do not just go through life without a purpose or vision. Successful people have visions, and they set SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Time-bound) goals to achieve this vision. They also review their goals regularly and adjust where necessary.

2. Time management: A key habit of successful people is effective time management. Successful people are usually very keen on managing their time effectively. They prioritize their tasks based on urgency and adopt time management tools such as planner, to-do-list to help them in managing their time effectively. 

3. Discipline: Successful people develop productive routines and stick to them even when they are not motivated to. They are not moved by their feelings but by what ought to be done and when it must be done. They are highly disciplined people.

4. Consistency: Successful people choose consistency over intensity. They show up everyday even when it is difficult and keep moving forward even when it is not convenient. 

5. Resilience: Successful people understand that failures and setbacks are unavoidable parts of life. They allow themselves to grow and learn from their challenges rather than being weighed down by it. They have the ability tobounce back from adversity regardless of its enormity.

6. Health management: Successful people prioritize their physical and mental health. They understand that being physically and mentally healthy is a foundation to long-term success. They engage in activities that promote their health such as eating nutritious food, engaging in regular physical exercise, taking a break when necessary.

7. Take actions: Finally, successful people do not just dream but they are doers. They take actions. They are action oriented, and they take concrete steps to ensure that their ideas materialize into fruition.

The habits of successful people are not secret formulas but are instead practices that anyone can adopt. The key is to start small, remain patient, and stay committed to the journey of personal and professional growth.

NB We are bio individuals which is to say not all size fits all. Prioritizing yourself and your journey with the support and guidance of a health coach will further help in your progress and such a person would be able to get detailed information about themselves that could facilitate results.