As someone rightly said, success does come from within. Very few people understand that even small changes in our lifestyle can help bring success into our lives. It all starts with personal management. What is personal management all about? Well, simply put, it is about managing oneself. As individuals if we start working on ourselves first, only then can we expect change in others.

Below are some personal management tips that I chanced upon and would like to share them with you:

1. Be punctual.
Make sure you are in time for all your appointments. Even if it’s meeting a friend for coffee, there is no room for excuses. If you don’t respect someone else’s time, you will never earn their respect.

2. Learn to Control Stress.
Some of us work better under pressure. However, what we don’t realize is the negative effects a stressful situation can have on us. Therefore, always take a break of 5-10 minutes in between of a stressful activity.Or you could try doing meditation and yoga to beat a stressful day.

3. Never ever look down upon anyone.
If you doing well, good for you. Never ever use that as a weapon to make someone else look miserable. Even, if they did the same to you earlier.

4. Do not underestimate anyone.
Chances are you could be better than anyone but not everyone. Actually, it’s the truth.

5. Be more involved.
Success is not only limited to your job or business. Rather, go out and involve yourself in civic and charitable activities. The feeling of personal satisfaction will be highly motivating and rewarding.

6. Do your groundwork ALWAYS!
Always be well prepared for everything. Read up on stuff, think the problem all the way through, talk to the others involved. Doing so will make you see things from an easier perspective.

7. Think hard. Work smart.
Indeed, there is no compromise on hard work. But at the end of the day, it’s all about accomplishing results.

8. Think of others mistakes as your best teachers.
You certainly can’t be making all the mistakes by yourself. More than making yours, learn from others mistakes.

9. Prioritize and Focus.
Don’t think of doing many tasks at once. If you think you’re a pro at multitasking, still don’t. First set your priorities from a list of things and then work on them. It is a lot better to do a few key things well than to do lots of things, but none of them well.

10. Push your limits.
Always believe sky is the limit! If it’s an unusual situation to you, don’t give up. Push yourself and try delivering your best. Others underestimating you is acceptable. But you doing it to yourself is worst.

11. Dream!
Never, ever stop dreaming. What seems impossible, make it possible. Believe in yourself first and then believe in your dreams.

At the end of the day, more than saying, implementation matters. It is more about action and less about talk. To be honest, I am having a hard time altering and reinforcing certain habits myself. But I do realize that if we even start implementing one of the eleven things mentioned above, our outlook towards life will definitely change. That said, I would also like you to understand that personal management only comes to those who have a positive approach towards life. So, above all, stay positive!

Article contributed by Namrata More.