Luck brings a lot more than just clover, but it doesn't do any harm either. Learning to take chances and create your own luck is the difference between creating a successful, rewarding, and happy life and just passively waiting for something good to appear. Stop waiting. Create your own success. Get lucky by learning to set goals for yourself and achieve them by working smarter, not working harder. See Step 1 below for more information.
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Part 1 of 3: Creating Your Own Luck
Step 1. Determine luck for yourself
We usually think that luck is something that is beyond our control, namely by expecting something or someone to come down from the sky and improve our lives. However, luck and fame do not come if we are silent. Waiting for luck instead of creating it for yourself can have negative effects and resentment forcing you to see the good fortune of others as a result of luck and not a good choice.
Think of luck as an emotion, more than a certificate or ticket that can grant access to an exclusive club. When you decide to be happy, you can decide to be lucky, be willing to change your behavior, and create opportunities for your own success, not just waiting for change to happen
Step 2. Take advantage of opportunities
If you are busy waiting for everything to be perfect, you will be waiting a long time. Learn to recognize opportunities that arise and increase your chances by taking the opportunities you have.
If you have a big project at work and you don't feel ready to tackle it, you may end up taking it as bad luck, complaining to coworkers, and making excuses for yourself. Instead, you can consider the opportunity as an opportunity to do well. Don't think too much about luck, think of it as an opportunity to succeed
Step 3. Be open to change
As you get older, it becomes easier to get hung up on things. Repetition and habit are comforting, but learning to accept the possibility of making changes, even small ones, will leave you open to opportunities and luck.
- Learn to accept criticism and use it as an opportunity to make progress. If your boss criticizes something you worked so hard for, consider yourself lucky. You will know how to do better next time.
- If you have failed at dating, use the experience as a dress practice for the next date. Is there anything missing? What can you do to be different for the next occasion?
Step 4. Enjoy “little victories.”
When something goes well, enjoy it. Keep yourself humble, but learn to enjoy small wins and small successes to keep you positive, motivated, and happy.
- “Victory” doesn't have to be a big thing. Maybe you've made the most delicious spaghetti bolognese you ever made last night. Maybe you feel proud that you can go out and jog when you don't feel like it. Celebrate!
- Don't compare your success with the success of others. It's easy to put yourself down by belittling your success by saying, “I just got a bonus from work. Meanwhile, my friend Bill managed to find an application for the iPhone which is very popular." So, does it affect you?
Step 5. Avoid behavioral circles
Over time we learn to make automatic decisions and reactions that keep us stuck in a behavioral loop. We often make decisions by accident, and certain elements of life that already exist, that seem irreversible, are actually easy to fix, when you recognize your behavior patterns.
Maybe you always refuse invitations to drink after coming home from work. Try doing something next week. If you always feel the need to hang out with a coworker after work, consider hitting the gym and lifting weights for an hour or two. Identify your pattern and reset it
Step 6. Be positive and generous with your time
Lucky people are the ones we like to be around, because well-being seems to benefit everyone. Be the person others expect you to be by being more positive and generous with your successes.
- Congratulate others when they succeed in doing something or when something good happens to them. Giving a few words in writing is also quite appropriate.
- Use your abilities voluntarily even for small things. If you're wondering why no one is screaming at your door to help you move, think back to all the things you've done over the years. Donate your afternoon and vehicle time, see if your luck changes or not.
Part 2 of 3: Setting Goals and Working Hard
Step 1. Set your own deadline
Learning to set tight deadlines for yourself will make all the difference. Even if no one is paying attention to what you're doing, learning to move on and complete a project will make you productive and lucky. You'll feel like you're on top of everything and not always trying desperately to catch up.
List small steps to accomplish some goals. If you want to clean your house or lose weight before coming to your high school reunion, decide what process you want to complete by the end of the week. It won't happen all at once, so allow yourself to create opportunities for small successes and keep looking for them until the bigger goals are met
Step 2. Believe in your goals
In order to get things done, you need to learn to value the importance of goals and think that they are the most important things to complete in a given time. Think of the backyard work you want to work on as your game. Start creating a review channel on YouTube this afternoon, not “later.”
Step 3. Keep trying
Doing a “good enough” job will never guarantee success and luck. Try harder and keep trying until you succeed.
Take some time to think about whether you made a good impression on the first date or whether your boss was upset about the elusive email. Talk to them about it. Open channels of communication and express your concerns and emotions. Then let it pass
Step 4. Increase your expectations
Boost your spirits. Try for the best results you can. What is good enough for you? Can you describe it in more detail? Push yourself to try to get the things you really want and you'll create luck instead of making excuses.
Step 5. Work smarter, don't work hard
Learning to be efficient at work will help you stay enthusiastic and passionate about your goals. You will be excited to try harder if the work you do is as easy as it can be.
Find a partner. Learning to delegate work and seek help when you need it will make your job easier
Step 6. Be proactive
Make initial efforts to make something happen. If everyone is just sitting around complaining about the lack of hotdog vendors in your town, then you can either start cooking hotdogs or just wait for someone else to carry out the idea you already have.
Do it now. Don't make plans for an uncertain time in the future. Do it now. Five minutes ago. Now
Step 7. Be assertive
If you want something, don't be afraid to face it. You allow yourself to avoid success if you lower your expectations and avoid opportunities that seem daunting. Get that wish.
Ask for a raise or break up with your boyfriend, and make the changes you need to make instead of waiting for someone else to do it. Don't wait for someone greater than you to notice the good work you do, Don't wait for your boss to notice the work you do. If your job doesn't make you happy, learn to recognize your dissatisfaction and seek new perspectives
Step 8. Be enthusiastic
You live on planet earth. You'd be considered weird if you didn't think of a piece of metal floating above a piece of space junk. Imagine how boring that would be. Learn to be enthusiastic about what's happening in life and the opportunities you have. If you are not satisfied with the way things are, use this dissatisfaction as an opportunity to do what you want. Start forming a band. Learn to play billiards. Climb the mountain. Stop making excuses and start making a fortune.
Step 9. Surround yourself with supportive people
Begging people who need emotional support from you or who are taking your time with their problems will deplete your emotional energy and strength. Learn to give and support your close friends and support each other. Engage yourself in mutually beneficial relationships and stay happy, healthy and lucky.
Part 3 of 3: Using Symbols and Talismans
Step 1. Look for lucky bugs
In many cultures, insects are considered a sign of good luck that brings good fortune. Sometimes killing insects is considered bad luck, so it's a good idea to be aware of the presence of insects and keep them alive.
- The koksi beetle that lands on your body is often considered a sign of good luck, sometimes it is also considered to have healing properties for sick people. Wear a beetle koksi amulet or bracelet to connect with beetle koksi luck.
- Dragonflies are often associated with water and the subconscious. Some people think that if you get a dragonfly, it means something important will change your life.
- When the crickets stop chirping, something will happen. Maybe something bad. Some Native Americans thought that crickets brought good luck and that they often appear in jewelry and amulets in the Middle East and Europe. The sound of crickets is usually considered good luck.
Step 2. Look for lucky plants and signs of nature
In many cultures, finding certain plants is considered a sign of good luck. Pay attention to the lucky plants around you.
- The four-leaf clover is usually collected by school children as a sign of good luck and fortune.
- Searching for acorns was an ancient Norse tradition, because oaks invited lightning, a sign of the appearance of the god Thor. Holding an acorn is a way to keep you safe from the wrath of the god Thor.
- Some cultures regard bamboo as a plant to help the development of spiritual things.
- Planting and cultivating basil for consumption is often considered to be uplifting. Basil also has antibacterial properties and various other nutritional benefits.
- Honeysuckle, jasmine, sage, rosemary, and lavender are antioxidant plants that have various nutritional and medicinal properties. These plants also smell good and can be used for various food preparations, soaps, and teas, so besides being useful they also bring good luck.
Step 3. Bring a lucky animal figurine
If you have a spiritual animal or an animal that you feel has a certain affinity with, bring a small toy or other object that connects energy and luck. The lucky rabbit's foot is the most common good luck charm associated with fertility.
- Ancient Christians viewed dolphins as protective animals and sailors often used the dolphin's presence as a sign of good news or a quick and safe journey home.
- Frogs were considered lucky animals in many cultures, including the ancient Romans and Egyptians. The Mojaves believed that frogs gave fire to humans. Frogs symbolize inspiration, well-being, friendship and prosperity.
- The red tiger and bat are considered lucky animals in China.
- Turtles and tortoises are part of indigenous myths in various cultures and are popular lucky animals.
Step 4. Decorate your home with lucky items
Surrounding yourself with lucky statues at home is a common way to make you feel well and comfortable in your home.
- Dreamcatchers (nightmares), kachina (objects representing the spirits of living beings on earth), and feathers are considered symbols and objects of good luck in many Native American cultures. In America, these objects are household items used to bring good luck.
- The Buddha statue, a main item found in many Chinese restaurants, is considered a lucky house item.
- Apply feng shui to bring luck and harmony in your life.
- Statue of St. Christopher and the Virgin Mary are objects that are commonly found in Christian homes. There are also prayer candles which are considered to be a bringer of good fortune and a source of spiritual happiness.
- Horses are reliable creatures and horseshoes are often considered good luck. Horseshoes are often hung above the door, to keep good luck and get rid of bad luck.
Tips
- Hard work will bring success. Hard work is worth the luck.
- If you can do something, do it.
- One third of your life will be filled with good fortune. The next third of your life is filled with bad luck. Another third of your life will depend on your attitude towards what happens. Choose to have two-thirds of your life filled with luck.
- Wear a lucky charm bracelet or necklace.
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