* Cultivate healthy habits. Build these habits into your life: staying motivated, listening, learning, reading, redeeming downtime by using it to be productive, doing your best in every situation, exercising, getting enough sleep, eating a nutritious diet, drinking lots of water, praying often, reading the Bible regularly, holding yourself accountable to others you trust, setting goals, rewarding yourself for a job well done, going the extra mile on tasks, and thinking pure thoughts. Seek healing to break free of negative habits, and trust that starting positive habits will replace negative habits in your life over time.
* Recognize the power of grit. Ask God to give you the grit – determination and persistence – you’ll need to accomplish your goals. When you encounter criticism, consider the source. If it’s coming from a wise, credible person who means well, learn from it. If not, don’t let the criticism squelch your determination. Be patient over the long haul as your dreams finally become reality. Ask God to give you His eternal perspective on your life.
* Redefine success. Understand that God’s definition of success differs from the world’s view of it. Know that true success is losing yourself in a life’s work that is bigger than you and that brings glory to God. Realize that success shouldn’t ever come at the price of damaging your relationships with God, your family, or friends. Ask God to help you balance your life so you can place relationships first while pursuing your goals. Don’t let obstacles limit you; rely on God’s unlimited power to help you through. Strive to develop strong character based on biblical virtues, which will lead to true success. Be discerning; don’t tolerate unethical behavior as you pursue success. Do your best to be a positive role model to others.
* Discover your purpose. Know that God has created you to accomplish something wonderful. Ask Him to reveal your calling to you. Every day, consider what activities fulfill you the most, and bless others as well. Be sensitive to what God wants to show you about your calling. Recognize that, just because opportunities present themselves, that doesn’t mean you’re called to pursue them. Measure opportunities against your purpose by considering whether or not God is truly compelling you to embrace them. Take whatever steps you can to have your calling and career overlap, so you’re paid to do what you’ve been made to do. Be trustworthy and loyal so you can build winning relationships to help fulfill your purpose. Seek to constantly learn something new, your whole life long.
