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Page 1: Take charge of your life – don’t just live it

TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR LIFE; DON’T JUST LIVE IT!

To move ahead in life you need to create opportunities on your own and not just wait for the “right” time.

To meet your aspirations you have to “lead” your lives in the right direction.

Page 2: Take charge of your life – don’t just live it

QUESTION YOUR ASPIRATIONS IN LIFE

What makes me happy?

What triggers my positive energy?

What are my priorities in life?

What sort of work do I enjoy?

What is my definition of success?

What are my future prospects 5-10 years from now?

Following 5 Points Can Help You Steer Your Life In The Right Direction.

Page 3: Take charge of your life – don’t just live it

CLARITY: WHAT DO YOU WANT IN LIFE?

Establish a vision for yourself

Define vision by setting milestones leading to an ultimate goal

Devise a plan of action and prioritize to achieve the goal

Stick to the plan – never lose sight of your objective

Constantly evaluate your progress

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Page 4: Take charge of your life – don’t just live it

Develop a far-sighted approach – learn to anticipate problems and outcomes

Take charge and tackle problems head-on so that you don’t end up feeling powerless

Don’t just sit and watch as life goes by; participate! You have the power to impact outcomes and contribute to the solution

Put your plans to action! Proactive people are always on their toes

BE PROACTIVE, TAKE INITIATIVE

When you don’t take matters into your own hands, circumstances decide for you end up following or catching up—or worse, living in “default” mode

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Page 5: Take charge of your life – don’t just live it

Blaming others will get you nowhere, focus on how you can resolve the issue.

If things aren’t working out in your favor, ask yourself how you may have contributed to it.

Don’t wait for other people to change. When you change, your world will follow suit.

Take Responsibility3

Page 6: Take charge of your life – don’t just live it

Tap Into Your Brilliance: What’s unique about you?

Evaluate yourself and identify your

capabilities or traits that can potentially be

turned to unique

capabilities

Improved upon these

capabilities and strengthen

them (trainings,

courses, etc.)

Apply yourself whenever

possible, let others know what you can accomplish.

Critically evaluate

yourself from time to time to diversify your skills so you are always ahead of others.

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Page 7: Take charge of your life – don’t just live it

Challenge Yourself!

If you stay in your comfort zone, you will never be able to realize your true potential.

Continuously challenge yourself to strengthen your capabilities and acquire new skills.

Stretch yourself to the limit so that it helps you grow as in individual and enables you to always be prepared.

Such an approach helps you become self sufficient and well equipped to deal with unexpected problems.

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Page 8: Take charge of your life – don’t just live it

It is important to remember that you are the master of your own destiny.

Things will start to turn in your favor as soon as you realize and take matters into your own hands

Time does not wait for anyone, you have to step up and make things happen

Way Forward