It would be very easy to achieve all your dreams in life, including starting a business, if it weren’t for barriers. But success barriers are there to help us become wiser and stronger. They enable us to obtain new skills. And because of that, we attain personal growth.
Surely, you have goals for this year. Make sure that you watch out for these pitfalls that tear you down. Here are five things you should overcome so you can prepare for them:
1. Focusing on what other people think of you
Are you worried and afraid about other people’s thoughts of you? Because if your answer is yes, then you can become so inhibited that you can’t do what you’re supposed to do. To overcome this, let go of perfection. Trying to be perfect to be admired is a fruitless pursuit. The next time you want to achieve something, ask yourself: Am I doing this just to impress someone?
2. Trying to figure things out without help
A common misconception is that you can always do it alone to succeed. Trying to do everything by yourself isn’t the best way to make use of your time. Sometimes, you need to admit that others know and can do it better than you. Ask for help and guidance on areas where you’re weak. Don’t be too proud or embarrassed.
3. A lack of time
Whatever your goals are (whether that’s building your email list or creating a course), you won’t be able to reach them with a lack of time. The truth is, a lot of people say they don’t have time when in reality, they don’t make an effort to make time. The number one thing you should do to have more time for productive work is to eliminate time wasters. Second is to identify the time in your day when you’re least interrupted. Personally, I find that mornings are great!
4. Not appreciating yourself
Are you able to acknowledge your accomplishments, no matter how small they are? Appreciation is not egotistical; it is one of the keys to succeeding. When you recognize the good things you do, you have that drive to move forward. Here’s a strategy I’d like you to try: In the process of appreciating yourself, challenge yourself to go outside your comfort zone. Identify at least one thing you’d love to do for your business that you’re scared of at the same time.
5. Imposter syndrome
Imposter syndrome is the feeling that you’re not qualified to do something (for example, lead people, speak in public, or run a successful business). You feel like a fraud and are afraid that others hold the same opinion. The first step to stop feeling like an imposter is to stop thinking like an imposter. Learn to embrace your uniqueness because the fact is, we are all unique!
Final Thoughts
Do any of these barriers affect your life today? Start becoming honest with yourself. Overcome your personal challenges using the tips we discussed. Negativity does one thing only: It hinders you from living your best life. Have you got thoughts you’d like to share? Please leave a comment below.
