This week I thought I'd share something I came across during the week that resonated with me. Clinical psychologist Professor Trevor Waring revealed the five things that successful people do - and urged delegates at the MFAA National Convention to adopt all or some of these traits in order to survive.
Professor Waring, from the University of Newcastle, gave an amusing and insightful talk, which centred on how to deal with the stresses and strains that life places upon each and every one of us.
The exponential growth that we are seeing in the world, particularly in relation to technological advancement, has led to a severe lack of connection, said Professor Waring.
The five things that successful and happy people have in common, as revealed to the MFAA convention delegates, are:
1. They take time for themselves. At least four hours per week are spent doing something they enjoy, and they do by themselves. Whether it's playing golf, boating or knitting is irrelevant - what matters is you make time that's genuinely for you. If you don't have things to look forward to in the short, medium and long term, then you'll be bored.
2. They have time for a mate. They are in positive, supportive relationships, and they nurture that relationship.
3. They belong to a group of friends that positively reinforce them. That group of friends is from outside of work - otherwise they talk shop. Professor Waring asked the question, "If you were in hospital, outside of your family, who would come to visit you?"
4. They do something charitable or some community work on a regular basis. It makes them feel good and positive about themselves.
5. They conduct a life review. Are their relationships, work and life what they want? They have an idea of where they want to be in the future. They'll assess whether they are excited when they get up in the morning, or if they are stuck in a rut - and if it's the latter they'll do something about it.
So let's get busy being successful - and call me for assistance in being successful with your next property purchase - it is certainly a buyer's market out there...!
