What is success’s secret? To be honest, I find it hard to respond to this question. While there isn’t a magic bullet that will ensure someone will succeed right away, there are attitudes and behavioural techniques that may be used to achieve positive outcomes both personally and professionally.
The truth is that success lies in balancing your personal and professional life in order to be successful in these very important areas. And everything comes with dedication, but also with the notion that there is a time for everything: including rest and space.
Valuing moments and keeping people who are good for you close also generates a much greater impact than you might imagine. Below, you can see the details behind professional and personal success.
What is the key to professional success?
For professional success to happen, you need to be focused. Pay attention to details, both in the area you work in and in the company itself. Being scattered and turning on autopilot won’t help you get anywhere.
1 – Commitment
Therefore, the first step towards achieving success in your career is to be committed. Doing the basics, such as arriving on time, meeting deadlines and delivering everything as required, is already a good way, as it shows that you take the position seriously.
Therefore, avoid attitudes that can make you seen as a professional without commitment (such as being absent without justification, frequently being late, delaying deliveries, etc.).
2 – Dedication to the role
It is understandable that, in certain companies, there is a desire to do just the minimum, without putting passion into what you do. But the person most harmed by this is yourself, as you end up losing the opportunity to improve your own skills and learn from your work.
Dedicating yourself may not receive recognition in the short term, which creates a feeling of devaluation, but you will see that in the future, your dedication now will pay off, because it will make you a much more qualified professional and prepared for a more senior position. high.
3 – Organization
The professional who aims for success also needs to be organized. If your tasks are not organized, there is no way to manage your own thoughts and understand what needs to be done. It’s much easier to get lost. And as we have already seen, the lost professional tends to remain stagnant, without leaving his place.
4 – Learning and evolution
Don’t underestimate the power of learning! You will never reach a level where learning is unnecessary. All knowledge is valid and there are always ways to improve. Seeking constant evolution is what makes the big difference between professionals.
5 – Analysis of the market situation
It’s also essential to be informed on the state of the labour market right now. You never know when an emergency (like a layoff) will occur or when you will need to quit your work. As a result, keep track of openings, go to seminars, and stay current on industry developments.
And when we talk about personal success?
But it’s not just professional satisfaction that makes a person happy. Personal life is also important and should not be discarded, after all, those who focus only on work eventually become ill.
1 – Self-knowledge
Therefore, the first step to personal success is to know yourself. What do you like? What’s good for you? Knowing the activities that most delight you, your greatest qualities and areas for improvement is a way to get closer to happiness and satisfaction.
2 – Self-care
Knowing oneself is not the only thing that matters. Self-care means taking care of your own needs. Prioritise healthy habits over self-destructive ones and make every effort to avoid them. Feeling good about yourself depends on eating well, sleeping soundly, and exercising.
3 – Good times
Allowing yourself to have good moments of relaxation, especially after a stressful day at work, also helps to maintain well-being and value mental health. Take time to be with the people you like and do the activities that spark your interest.
4 – Hobbies
And speaking of activities, discovering a hobby makes all the difference in breaking the ice of an exhausting routine. It could be painting, music, cooking… The important thing is to do something that enjoys you.
Balance between professional and personal success
But success comes from a good balance between professional and personal success, which can be guaranteed with time management (that is, defining well what your priorities are, when it is time to dedicate yourself to work and when right to rest).
Taking breaks between tasks is also important so that you can “reset” your brain and perform the task more easily. There comes a time when you simply need to stop and rest. Don’t overdo it.
