How To Reach Your Full Potential At Any Age
When I was younger, a family friend referred to me as a porcupine. I’m beginning to understand why! My little brother was given a hedgehog (which I’m assuming have similar characteristics to porcupines). Hedgehogs are quite defensive animals, feeling the need to protect themselves by rolling into a ball and hissing if one tries to touch them. In hindsight, that is how I reacted to what felt like “an attack.”
I would unconsciously react sharply when anyone pointed out something in me that needed improvement. With my defensive shield I would dodge what felt like a blow to my ego. I felt the strong need to remain “perfect” in the site of others. If they saw me any other way, that meant (in my mind) that I was stupid, lacking, incompetent, less desirable, you get the drift.
Now, I realize two very important things.
- Unless I’m open to growing, taking constructive feedback, I will never reach my full potential. I will literally stop growing.
- When someone points out something in me that could be improved, it doesn’t mean anything about me as a person. I (and God in me) determine my self worth.
Do you know anyone who is uber defensive like I was? Might they be in the same room as you? Of course not! That’s nonsense! When you find them, pass on the tips below so they can break free from their comfort zones and start living up to their full potential.
Check Your Thoughts At The Door
If you believe every thought that enters your mind, you will be held back by fear and doubt and never experience your prime in business or in your personal life. If you’re reading this article then you want to take your abilities and personal growth to the next level…start focusing on thoughts that make you feel excited and challenged rather than small and inadequate. Remember that YOU have control over your thoughts, not the other way around. Take control of them like a gate-keeper and watch your life start to expand.
I am able and equipped to do great things with my life and I do!
I love a good challenge because it always helps me grow.
Every move I make will lead me to greater levels of success.
What if I succeed? (Instead of, What if I fail?)
Good enough is good enough.
Give no place to Fear
When you listen to the fearful voice inside your head, you will begin to doubt your abilities. You will also begin to doubt that everything will work out and that you will always have more than enough. Listening and paying attention to fear leaves little room for trust and self confidence to grow. When you act in spite of fear you are breaking through self perceived boundaries to reach your full potential. When you feel fear, it’s usually a good indication you’re getting close to a breakthrough IF you don’t give up.
Be a Life Long Learner
If you already know everything and “don’t need help, thank you very much!” you certainly won’t learn anything new. To reach new levels of success you need to commit to being a lifelong learner. Seek out others who are at personal and professional levels where you wish to be. Copy their habits. Ask them what thoughts they entertain. Get inside their heads. Choose humility over pride and you will fast forward your learning!
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