Are you surviving when you want to be thriving?

You know you’re surviving when:

• You take each day as it comes dealing with whatever’s in front of you without much thought for anything else
• You feel like life is happening to you and you have little control over it
• You look around and you don’t recognise your life; it’s not what you thought it would be and you’re not where you thought you’d end up
• You feel like you’re going through the motions and not really living
• You’ve achieved “success,” but you still don’t feel happy (and you feel guilty that you feel that way)
• You don’t know who you really are or what it will really take to do something different
• You feel like you’re stuck in a rut; life and work are ok but not brilliant
• You seem to spend all your time doing things other people want to do
• You don’t have the answers to questions like “tell me about yourself,” “what are your hobbies, interests, likes, dislikes” and “what do you enjoy doing in your spare time?”
• You’re in a job that pays the bills, and that’s about it
• You wish you could take care of yourself, but you just don’t have time
• You find every day a struggle and yet you feel helpless to do anything about it
• You feel trapped under other people’s expectations and pressured into being someone you are not
• You feel detached from the people around you and disengaged in conversations
• You’re disillusioned with the world you find yourself living in

If you can relate to any of the above, then you know what it feels like to be surviving. 

Let's be real for a second. You cannot be happy all the time; that’s NOT what thriving is about. Thriving is about building a mindset and toolkit of techniques so that when the tough times happen you know what you need so that you can overcome them with determination and resilience. Thriving is about living life on your terms, not conforming to what other people expect of you when this isn’t going to make you happy. Thriving is feeling confident and comfortable in expressing your needs and your desires. It’s about having a job you enjoy rather than a job that “just pays the bills.” It’s about being healthy on the inside and out. Thriving is about living a life of no regrets.  

The impact thriving people have on others is incredible. Their energy, mindset and can-do thinking rubs off on those around them and creates a whole new level of fulfilment and happiness. In the workplace this means an increase in productivity, engagement, and employee retention with everyone working harmoniously towards a common goal. 

A thriving person is highly productive. They have more energy to do fulfilling activities outside of work and their energy, mindset and zest for life positively impact those around them. They are motivated to succeed and are generally healthier both in body and mind. They're happy with their life and work because they are aligned with what they believe, value and enjoy so they perform to a higher standard and overcome any changes they experience with ease; a thriving person is 67% more likely to exceed their role objectives and 20 times more likely to improve your customer satisfaction. Thriving people are also more confident. They know who they are and what they are capable of. They communicate effectively with others and support and encourage those who are struggling. The qualities of a thriving person are exactly what you look for in a partner, friend, work colleague and leader. And if that’s not enough, thriving people have a higher quality and longevity of life; thriving literally keeps you alive for longer!

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