Successful women not only have a powerful success mind-set but also cultivate powerful success habits. We’ve heard it said before, and it’s true: Success leaves clues. Here are five key “things” successful women do.

Discovering those unique gifts only you can bring to the world, means understanding what makes you special. You are truly unique – there is no one else in the entire world quite like you. You owe it to yourself to discover, live and enjoy your special talents and gifts, wouldn’t you agree?

Healthy self-esteem is the overall positive picture you have of yourself as a worthy, deserving and content person. The healthier your self-esteem the more willing you are to nurture mind, body and spirit. Wouldn’t you agree that every now and then we all need a boost to our self-esteem?

My personal self-development philosophy: If I’m not going forward in positive ways I’m either going backward or stuck in a rut. Self-development is about making a life-long commitment to finding and using those self-empowering skills that foster and encourage personal and professional greatness.

Focusing on the positive has the power to change your life for the happier. It sounds simple enough but for many, it takes desire, practice and a certain amount of discipline. What Happy Women Know by Dan Baker and Cathy Greenberg, shares the why’s and how’s for focusing on a happier life.

Have you ever spent time looking for something only to discover it was right in front of you? If you answered yes, then you’ve experienced what’s known as a mental blind spot. Believe it or not, you experience these mental blind spots everyday. Here’s an experiment to illustrate just how they work.

How often do you make time to pamper yourself? Do you usually set aside a special day or an hour for taking good care of yourself? We all need some quiet time just to sit back relax and rejuvenate body, mind and spirit. Here are some inexpensive and empowering suggestions for being good to yourself.

The human mind is composed of two levels, consciousness and unconsciousness. Both work together to create and mold your actions, thoughts and personality. Understanding the power of your mind means understanding how to tap into the power to succeed, be happy and thrive.

Childhood experiences have a major influence on the adult you are today. In childhood your family gave you a role. Today in your adult life, believe it or not, you’re still living out that childhood role.

A life’s mission is the gift that only you can give to the world. Recognizing and appreciating your unique qualities is an intricate and important part of discovering your life’s mission. When you live your life’s mission, life has added meaning and excitement.