Have you ever thought about the true meaning of the word success? Not the one that pops up on your Google search, but what meaning it holds in your personal life?

For many women, the definition of success includes pursuing goals and achieving financial freedom. And those things are important. But… the success I’m referring to isn’t about money, status, or job titles. It is about women whose primary mission is to live life with integrity, while motivating, encouraging, and empowering others by any means available.

How do successful women inspire us? What can we learn from them that we can apply in our own lives? That’s why we’re here today. To explore four habits of inspirational women that have helped me understand success in a new way.

WHAT makes a woman successful?

The true meaning of success is not about how much money you have, what you do, your status, or your job title. Success is living a life you feel good about.

Yes, making money and reaching goals can make you happy but it’s more about who you are as a person, how you live life with integrity, how happy you are, and how you give back to the world.

SHARE KNOWLEDGE FOR FREE

One of my favorite things I observed in successful women was their ability to share knowledge for free. Sound scary? Don’t think you have anything to offer? I bet you do! Sharing your experience and teaching others how to improve their own lives will place you as an expert and a go-to the next time they are looking for advice, products, or services.

Successful women are usually very approachable and willing to share their stories without expecting monetary compensation. So, if you’ve found a solution that has made your life easier, share it! Help others who are struggling and trust that doing so will bring you more of what you desire in life.

TAKE TIME TO LISTEN

When you don’t know what to do - listen! It’ll help you connect to others, understand where they are coming from, and give you the ability to make informed decisions. Successful people listen.

Where do you start? Stop, listen, stay present, and focus on what someone is saying to you. This can be done by activating the energy in your root chakra and the Law of Karma. You don’t need to find a solution; all you must do is listen.

STAY POSITIVE

Inspirational women focus on the positives and the solutions instead of problems. How do they do it? Practicing gratitude, giving thanks, reviewing their accomplishments, and setting attainable goals. Start by thinking of three things that you are grateful for before you go to sleep at night.

CONNECT WITH OTHERS

Successful women are connected. They talk to people, ask questions, give compliments, and engage in conversation. But… when you work alone like I do maybe you feel isolated? Disconnected? Don’t know how to start? Here’s a tip, take action. Join an online group in Clubhouse (like my group Chakra Circle) or a group that shares your interests on Facebook or sign up for a local yoga class to meet people in your area. Don’t overthink it, just do it. Show up. Be authentic and see what happens!

When you pay attention to the things successful women do, you become motivated and inspired to pursue your unique path. Live your life with integrity without expecting monetary compensation.

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