The majority of people truly want to be successful in life.
They are even prepared to work hard, study, network, and socialize; whatever it takes to become successful.
But at the core of all success, and how easy or difficult it is to achieve, is what we think of ourselves.
Our self-esteem is the reflection of how much we value ourselves and as such it is a prerequisite for our success.
How so? Let me use some very practical examples here.
Let´s say you have saved some money and bought yourself a really expensive piece of furniture.
Wouldn´t you look after that particular piece with more care than something you just got at the garage sale for a few bucks? You most probably would.
In museums, the most precious pieces are kept in special covers, some of them are even kept in a very specific temperature to assure the high value of the art is maintained and highlighted to the world.
Now, let´s have a look at us, human beings.
We are also very precious, aren´t we? Our body is such a complex and delicate mechanism, so is our brain and everything else about us.
So why did so many of us develop that nasty habit of not attaching any value to ourselves? If we don´t believe we are worthy of success, then indeed success will elude us, no matter how much or long we spend pursuing it.
Try and put a value on yourself.
How much would it be? Describe your value whichever way you want: as a picture, feeling, number, miracle, movie scene, whatever comes to mind.
Then start treating yourself as you would treat anybody /anything else with the same value.
Keep your value in mind when going for an interview, wanting to change your career, having a tough conversation with your boss or in any other situation that puts your self-esteem to the test.
The way you value yourself will reflect on your self-esteem.
Your self-esteem will pave the way to your success.
The more valuable you feel, the faster you will achieve success.
Yes, it is really that simple.
So don´t waste time, go ahead and do it.
Natalie Ekberg is an international Personal and Executive Coach and author.
She leads executives through major life transitions including mid-life career decisions.
As a result they drop struggle and stress leading to the clarity and courage needed to live their vision.
They are even prepared to work hard, study, network, and socialize; whatever it takes to become successful.
But at the core of all success, and how easy or difficult it is to achieve, is what we think of ourselves.
Our self-esteem is the reflection of how much we value ourselves and as such it is a prerequisite for our success.
How so? Let me use some very practical examples here.
Let´s say you have saved some money and bought yourself a really expensive piece of furniture.
Wouldn´t you look after that particular piece with more care than something you just got at the garage sale for a few bucks? You most probably would.
In museums, the most precious pieces are kept in special covers, some of them are even kept in a very specific temperature to assure the high value of the art is maintained and highlighted to the world.
Now, let´s have a look at us, human beings.
We are also very precious, aren´t we? Our body is such a complex and delicate mechanism, so is our brain and everything else about us.
So why did so many of us develop that nasty habit of not attaching any value to ourselves? If we don´t believe we are worthy of success, then indeed success will elude us, no matter how much or long we spend pursuing it.
Try and put a value on yourself.
How much would it be? Describe your value whichever way you want: as a picture, feeling, number, miracle, movie scene, whatever comes to mind.
Then start treating yourself as you would treat anybody /anything else with the same value.
Keep your value in mind when going for an interview, wanting to change your career, having a tough conversation with your boss or in any other situation that puts your self-esteem to the test.
The way you value yourself will reflect on your self-esteem.
Your self-esteem will pave the way to your success.
The more valuable you feel, the faster you will achieve success.
Yes, it is really that simple.
So don´t waste time, go ahead and do it.
Natalie Ekberg is an international Personal and Executive Coach and author.
She leads executives through major life transitions including mid-life career decisions.
As a result they drop struggle and stress leading to the clarity and courage needed to live their vision.
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