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REACHING YOUR FULL POTENTIAL Strip back expectations, stereotypes and preconceived definitions of success to feel differently about accomplishments in life. Dismiss social media feeds that ignite feelings of anxiety and inadequacy and instead, take a moment of quiet time to reflect on values. Be openminded towards the possibility of a life driven by personal goals rather than the expectations of others. Life coach, Laura Carrocci, shares ways to help reach our full potential. What is your definition of success? Seize control of your life and take a fresh look at your future. Awaken the possibility within. When it comes to reaching our full potential it is important to consider what our own personal definition of success is. This can be difficult – we have so many external factors that tell us what success looks like and often we adopt these without asking if they are true for us. Are you walking your own path or someone else's?
If you are having feelings of frustration, regret and resentment about the direction of your life, ask yourself, are you reaching your potential? What is your definition of success? Are you walking your own path, or someone else’s? Step back and assess your life to date – your career, personal achievements and challenges. What has been the key to your success so far? What are your skills and talents? What has given you the most satisfaction and sense of fulfilment? What are you tolerating? Where are you not taking responsibility?
Many of us strive for greater levels of ‘success’. Thinking about ways to impress When we embrace the fact that we are – a job title, car, house, wage. Our definition responsible for our life we can choose to of success is often influenced by others – move toward our own version of success family, friends, colleagues – and what with conviction and confidence. we think, they think, about us. Seize control and take a fresh look at But what does your gut tell you about your life now and the possibilities the the way you are living your life? What is future holds. Follow what gives you success to you when you take away your most satisfaction and fulfilment because title, your job, your car, what others may loving what you do each day gives you think, what society has told you to want, the strength and resilience to weather work for, create, obtain? setbacks and overcome challenges. Loving Ultimately when we live a life based on what you do each day is how you will reach other people’s values, expectations and your full potential. version of success – we miss out on The only person who will stop you reaching having any true sense of fulfilment your full potential is you. Tune into your or satisfaction from our life. definition of success, tune into your gut Often we can feel trapped by our life. and be honest about what your dreams We dream of living another way but are. Once you have that vision, have the our mind tells us, ‘I can’t do that’. courage to own it, develop the skills you But in truth, we can. need to get where you want to go and continue to reassess and check in to Life will always have compromises, ensure you pursue the path that truly sacrifices and challenges. But when you reflects who you are. follow your intuition and live by your own definition of success the challenges and sacrifices, although at times hard, are worth it because they are made in pursuit of your dream, not someone else’s.
THECOLLECTIVE ORGANISATION.COM LAURA CARROCCI IS THE FOUNDER AND MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE COLLECTIVE ORGANISATION, LIFE COAC H A N D S T R AT EG I S T, L AW Y E R AND PROUD MOTHER OF TWO.