As a professional life and business coach I always begin with a new client by asking:

“What defines success for you?”

Looking closely at this question, we often discover that the client has been working hard, building a life and striving for successes that are neither fulfilling, nor inspiring to them.  When this happens, life loses its spark, success is fleeting and work becomes drudgery.

Having a definition of success that really excites you and then believing that you can reach it, is the beginning of all great success stories.  So, let’s define what true success looks like for you!

Step 1: Let go of your “shoulds”, your “have tos” and what you think you could never do.

Before you can get clear on what you truly want, we must first clear your head of all the stuff that muddies the waters. 

For some, we need to clear out the “shoulds” and “have tos” that have piled on over the years.

For some, we need to clear out your reasons, excuses, and your thoughts of “I could never” so that you can own your success. 

It’s time to let go of…

•    other’s people’s expectations.
•    what you think success is supposed to look like.
•    what you think you could never accomplish.

Nice work! It’s a lot more peaceful without all that chatter isn’t it? Ahhhh.

Step 2: You define your success!

Now, with a clear head, ask yourself the magic question:

How would you define success? 

$20,000/month in income? A rapidly growing team? Working from home, making some spending money and having ample time for your children?  You name it.  It is yours to decide. What is success to you?

Step 3 : Your inspired vision of success!

Now you know the defining qualities of your success, the next step is to flesh it out in living color. 

Answer the following questions in detail.  If anything were possible for your life and your business…

•    How would you spend your days?
•    Who would you have around you?
•    What would you see out your window? 

Write it all down as though it has already happened, speaking in the present tense, looking around at what you have created. Fill in every detail until your vision of success is so vivid and complete it puts a great big smile on your face.

(Need a little inspiration? Visit  www.coachjoelle.com/dreambuilder.html  for examples.)

Step 4: Passionately live your way to Success

With this worthy and inspiring vision it becomes easy and fun to take steps forward each day in its pursuit.  Keep your masterpiece close and review it regularly. Not a day should go by when you are not reminded of what you have chosen to create.

Finally, remember you were not given this vision of success without also being given the way to achieve it.  Enjoy creating your life and your business, your way!  Your success awaits!

Coach Joelle

Coach Joelle Prochera is a Professional Certified Coach, writer and inspirational speaker committed to bringing the gift of joy and empowerment to the work and lives of others.  

Joelle has supported thousands of people over the past 8 years to create their personal and business dreams in their reality.  Explore your own creative personal power through Coach Joelle’s live speaking events, her LIVLOUD! Newsletter, the Make Your Life Program, and individual coaching. Learn more at www.coachjoelle.com.