I am a huge fan of Cosmopolitan magazine not only because of the fashion but mainly because of the empowering articles and guidance they provide for woman in a modern society. Its for the same reason which I also enjoy the sermons of Bishop TD Jakes. Life is filled with so many twists and turns that sometimes you not quite sure what to do let alone how to behave. We also were not given a how to guide when venturing out into this big bad world, yet everyday there are so many decisions to make which ultimately impact on one another.
Maybe I try to plan to much or I strive for unattainable perfection, but that does not make me different from anyone else. We all striving for something. we all want to be better and most of all we all want to be successful. That's why when I came across this article I immediately thought it would be a great share. I actually printed it out and have a copy on my desk (for the lack of finding prestick to stick it on my wall) and I read it every morning, just to remind me of myself and my limitations.
I know you will find it as useful as I do.
Things Successful
Women Do Differently
1. They take their goals seriously. You know how it is – we
have all these big plans to Do Something, but the something never gets done.
Successful people don’t just make plans – they commit to them and carry them out
as best they can. Whether it succeeds or not, they’ll work towards it.
2. They are almost annoyingly persistent. Good luck giving a
successful woman a flat-out ‘No’. She won’t accept it. She’ll want to know the
‘why?’ and the ‘how can I change that?’ And then she’ll change it. ‘No’ is just
incentive to fight harder.
3. They work damn hard. Success and laziness (sadly) don’t
go hand-in-hand in any world. Hard work is really the only way to get there.
Successful women put in the time and effort.
4. They take responsibility and hold themselves accountable.
Successful women know that they’re fully in control of their own lives. They
won’t place the blame on others, or make excuses. They’ll push on, knowing that
it’s up to them and them alone to make or break their success.
5. They make mistakes. Often. And learn from them instead of
chalking them up as a full-on fail. When they screw up, they know how to do
better next time.
6. They play up to their strengths. They know what they’re
good at, and they aren’t shy to admit it. A successful woman knows she’s an
asset to any business. Because she knows it, everyone around her does, too.
7. They’re willing to learn. Even though successful women
certainly know enough, they’re always seeking out new information and asking
for help. They know you can never be too knowledgeable in an area of interest.
8. They know when to say ‘no’. They won’t agree to
commitments that add zero value to their lives, and they won’t take on more
than they can handle for the sake of impressing. Time is precious.
9. They’re always asking, ‘what next?’ They don’t become
complacent when a task is finished. Instead, they’ll power onto the next one.
They see every minute of work as propulsion towards their ultimate career goal,
whatever that may be.
10. Their weekends are theirs. Weekends are not for
slogging. Successful women reserve their spare time for themselves. Whether
they’re cultivating hobbies, spending time with important people or just being
alone – they know me-time is a commodity, not a luxury.
the full article is available on the Cosmopolitan website.
My outfit today:
Dress @ Mr Price
Shoes @ Guess
Bag @ Forever New
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