A LIFE PLAN FOR EFFECTIVE HUMAN RELATIONS February 19, 2000 Different Views of Success § Some believe climbing the corporate ladder to make as much money as possible is success. They work extreme hours and dedicate their entire life to work. Ø The pressure to work longer, harder and to compete is causing a wide-range of health problems. § Others believe it is more important to work less, sacrifice higher salaries to have more time for family and friends. ☺ Best Scenario: To have a healthy combination of both these views Developing Your Own Life Plan § It is vital that people define their own ideas of success. § Do not base your development on the judgment or view of others. § Dr. Dyer "Do something because you want to or feel you have to, not because of its outcome." § Find out what you want in life and create everything else around that dream. True success is a combination of many achievements, not just a single accomplishment Right Livelihood Work consciously chosen, done with full awareness and care, leading to enlightenment. (p. 456 text) 1. Based on conscious choice 2. Places money in a secondary position 3. Recognizes that work is a vehicle for self-expression People with Right Livelihood share these traits: § Higher self-esteem § Find it easier to make decisions § Self-disciplined § Have established meaningful goals § Feel as sense of happiness as they meet their goals Non-Financial Resources These 4 components can enrich your life: 1. Mental Health 2. Education/Intellectual growth 3. Leisure Time 4. Healthy Spirituality Putting Balance In Your Life Habits hab·it noun 1. a. A recurrent, often unconscious pattern of behavior that is acquired through frequent repetition. b. An established disposition of the mind or character . 5 Steps To Breaking a Negative or Creating a Positive Habit: 1. Motivation 2. Knowledge 3.