{"id":1105,"date":"2016-06-20T14:00:03","date_gmt":"2016-06-20T21:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.youwealthrevolution.com\/blog\/?p=1105"},"modified":"2018-08-03T10:01:27","modified_gmt":"2018-08-03T17:01:27","slug":"tiny-buddha-its-not-all-about-money-5-ways-to-redefine-success","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.youwealthrevolution.com\/blog\/tiny-buddha-its-not-all-about-money-5-ways-to-redefine-success\/","title":{"rendered":"Tiny Buddha-It\u2019s Not All About Money: 5 Ways to Redefine Success"},"content":{"rendered":"

Skylar Liberty Rose of Tiny Buddha writes:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cSuccess is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it.\u201d ~Maya Angelou<\/p>\n

When I was thirty I was earning double the salary I am today. I was also stressed, depressed, sick, tired, and hated my job.<\/p>\n

Most media portals want us to believe that in order to be successful we must own a large property, have vacations in exotic destinations, drive a flashy car, and be designer-dressed from head to toe. And that\u2019s just for starters.<\/p>\n

We are bombarded with these falsehoods from an early age and we set out on a mission to acquire the material goods that we believe will cement our success.<\/p>\n

We chase an illusion because we expect it to bring us fulfillment and then we wonder why we\u2019re left feeling unsatisfied.<\/p>\n

Relentlessly pursuing a materialistic ideal is a breeding ground for anxiety and stress.<\/p>\n

Today I\u2019m forty years old and I\u2019m a freelance writer. Fun fact: I don\u2019t always get paid to write. It\u2019s a truth for many creatives. For a long time I found it hard to believe in the virtue of working without financial reward.<\/p>\n

Even though I was in a position to have my voice heard, even though I was able to connect with many likeminded people, and even though I received a wealth of messages from those who were able to resonate with and relate to my work, it still felt like I was falling short somehow. Why?<\/p>\n

Because I\u2019d been conditioned to believe that success was synonymous with a bulging bank account.<\/p>\n

It wasn\u2019t until I started to celebrate my personal achievements for what they actually were, rather than what I\u2019d been told they needed to be, that I began to realize I didn\u2019t always have to attach a dollar sign to everything.<\/p>\n

Shifting my perspective was the first step on a journey to finding freedom and liberating myself from limiting beliefs.<\/p>\n

Here are five ways I\u2019ve learned to redefine success and recognize value:<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Understanding that health is wealth.<\/h3>\n

Think of food as fuel. What we feed our bodies determines how we think and feel; our output is affected by our input. Paying attention to our diet is crucial to our overall well-being and has a direct impact on our ability to operate at our optimum best.<\/p>\n

I used to feel constantly tired and run down when I was existing on foods that were sucking my energy rather than restoring it. We can\u2019t enjoy life when we\u2019re running on empty. Fill up on energizing foods that are rich in goodness and be prepared to notice the difference.<\/p>\n

2. Creating a self-care system.<\/h3>\n

By weaving self-care into our days we feel a sense of reward that doesn\u2019t have to be financial. Set aside time on a regular basis for some love and kindness, just for you\u2014weekly is good, daily is even better.<\/p>\n

Maybe it\u2019s some lunchtime yoga, perhaps it\u2019s finding twenty minutes to sit in peace or an evening ritual of a soaking in the tub with some essential oils. The benefits of holistic therapies are far reaching and make a true difference to how we feel.<\/p>\n

Some of the things I make time for are reading, lighting candles, using lavender oil, and listening to classical music. They are my tools to unwind and de-stress and I love the positive effect they have on me.<\/p>\n

3. Letting go of \u201cshould.\u201d<\/h3>\n

The media machines love to tell us what we should buy in order to feel good. Countless magazines make their millions by highlighting what we are lacking and what we must purchase in our endeavors to be thinner\/younger\/sexier.<\/p>\n

Since I\u2019ve stopped being spoon-fed and started my own self-nourishment, I can honestly say I\u2019ve never felt more confident. I make choices that are right for me and I don\u2019t second-guess my intuition. Tune out of the TV and tune into yourself, and you too will feel more confident.<\/p>\n

Read the rest of this article HERE<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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