Although we as contemporary business women all define success in our own way, I think we all agree that this is the result of good habits. What are these good habits and how can we develop them in such a way that we all become the successful women we like to see in ourselves? Let us dive into the success factors that successful woman all have in common so that we keep being inspired in walking our own path to success.

Set the pace for the day
Successful women start every day off by setting the priorities for the day. Having this clear for the whole day, brings peace in their mind and provides them direction to get one step closer to their goals everyday. This does not stop here. At the end of the day, they review the list of priorities and evaluate what did and did not go according to plan. This way they will either pick up lessons or discover best practices that they can use from then onwards.

Do not let failures frighten you off
They understand that failures can happen more frequently than successes. Although they prefer setbacks not to happen, they do realise that failures are simply needed to pave the way for success. Every time it is like biting the bullet but they know that this is all for the best. So instead of being frightened and trying to avoid mistakes they embrace them with all their might.

Go to bed on time and get enough sleep

If there is something accomplished woman know they can not cut back on then it is their beauty sleep. This is not always easy because who does not want to enjoy an evening of “me time” as long as possible after a long workday. However, it does not stop them from sleeping timely and get enough sleep. They simply attach too much importance to a good night sleep for the recovery of their body and soul. They also believe that they will gain back the amount of hours they invest in sleeping by doing things more efficiently with a clear mind and sharp focus, rendering them to have more spare time left.

Ask for help
Successful ladies have confidence in themselves inasmuch as they have confidence in other people. So they do not hesitate or feel uncomfortable to ask others for help. They realise too well that great work comes from bundling forces. The reverse also applies, they are more than willing to provide a helping hand to others who are in need of their expertise and skills.

Know when to move on
Know your self-worth and do not settle for anything less. As you are clear about this, you dare to walk away. You do not stick on things that no longer serve you. Although this is not always easy, it is for the best.

Trust that your time will come
As successful women trust the process, they do not compare themselves with others as everyone else’s path is different from theirs. They believe that their time will come as long as they keep working hard every day and having their goals & priorities straight.

Celebrate the little things
They do not expect that big achievements happen overnight, nor do they want to only live for the huge celebrations. Along the way there are many beautiful signs coming as beautiful blessings to show that you are on track. It is especially for these little things that makes popping champagne so meaningful.

Always have plan B up your sleeve
Although boss ladies always put a positive mindset above all else, they want to remain realistic and take into account the fact that reality can deviate from the original plan and expectations. To be prepared for this, they always come with an alternative plan by thinking of the worst-case scenario.

Embrace imperfections
Life is not perfect which means you are only making it harder for yourself if you keep striving for perfection. Make the best out of every chance and opportunity by using all the available resources that you have at that specific moment. You will find out that embracing imperfections is so much more efficient and less frustrating than chasing perfection. Always keep in mind that life is a constant work in progress. So the goal should be constant improvement instead of perfection.

How many have you ticked off already? I’d love to know about them in the comments below. Keep working on being the successful woman you always wanted to be.

Until next time!

Love always,

Mee-Lingworko